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darbym82

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_____ occurs when the critical illness is so severe that the patient or family becomes overwhelmed.
 
  a. Anxiety
  b. Spiritual distress
  c. Stress overload
  d. Hopelessness

Question 2

Diet therapy for a person with hypertension 1 day after a myocardial infarction would include
 
  a. three meals a day with two snacks.
  b. a low-protein diet.
  c. a low-salt, low-cholesterol diet.
  d. a high-carbohydrate diet.



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Answer to Question 1

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Stress overload does not occur because the patient or family members have coping deficits or psychologic disorders. Rather, the stressors of critical illness are so numerous and severe that people become overwhelmed. Anxiety, hopelessness, and spiritual distress are examples of stress-related nursing diagnoses that occur because of an inability of coping mechanisms or strategies.

Answer to Question 2

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Because fluid accompanies sodium, limitation of sodium is necessary to reduce fluid retention. Specific interventions include limiting salt intake, usually to 2 g a day or less, and limiting fluid intake because appropriate meal size, caffeine intake, and food temperatures are some of the dietary factors that are of concern. Small, frequent snacks are preferable to larger meals for patients with severe myocardial compromise or postprandial angina.




darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Perkypinki

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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