Author Question: The patient is asking the nurse about the best way to stay healthy. The nurse explains to the ... (Read 79 times)

tatyanajohnson · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The patient is asking the nurse about the best way to stay healthy. The nurse explains to the patient that from a nutritional point of view, the patient should (Select all that apply.)

a. Maintain body weight in a healthy range.
b. Increase physical activity.
c. Increase intake of meat and other high-protein foods.
d. Keep total fat intake to 10 or less.
e. Choose and prepare foods with little salt.

Question 2

The client is admitted to the emergency department with a pneumothorax. Which of the following does the nurse anticipate the client will be experiencing?

a. Dyspnea
b. Eupnea
c. Fremitus
d. Orthopnea

Jevvish · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, E
According to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, key recommendations include maintaining body weight in a healthy range; increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary activities; increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and fat-free or low-fat milk with less red meat; keeping fat intake between 30 and 35 of total calories, with most fats coming from polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fatty acids (most meats contain saturated fatty acids); and choosing prepared foods with little salt while at the same time eating potassium-rich foods.

Answer to Question 2

A
The client with a pneumothorax (collapsed lung) will exhibit dyspnea and pain.
Eupnea is normal, easy breathing. It would not be expected in the case of a pneumothorax.
Fremitus is the vibration felt when the hand is placed on the client's chest and the client speaks (vocal fremitus). Fremitus would be decreased with a pneumothorax.
Orthopnea is a condition in which the client must use multiple pillows when lying down or must sit with the arms elevated and leaning forward to breathe. The client with a pneumothorax would be exhibiting dyspnea.