The nurse is instructing the parents about nutritional ...

[mikaylakyoung]

The nurse is instructing the parents about nutritional management. Which of the following is a true statement about nutrition and diabetes?
 
  a. The patient should eliminate carbohydrates from their diet
  b. Snacks are not allowed
  c. Maintain a constants amount of carbohydrate at each meal
  d. Fiber should be reduced

Question 2

Which of the following roles best exemplifies the expanded role of the nurse?
 
  a. medication nurse c. obstetrical nurse
  b. pediatric nurse practitioner d. circulating nurse in surgery

[mjenn52]

Answer to Question 1

C
Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient and should not be eliminated. The patients should eat a consistent amount of carbohydrate at each meal. Snacks are necessary to prevent hypoglycemia at insulin peak times. Fiber should be increased.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. All nurses are trained in giving medications, hence, this is not an expanded role.
B Correct. The pediatric nurse practitioner provides routine health maintenance and preventive services in ambulatory settings, clinics, or acute care settings. The PNP role is expanded to include performing assessments and physical exams, counseling, ordering lab studies, and in many states, prescriptive authority.
C Incorrect. The obstetrical nurse does not have an expanded role.
D Incorrect. The circulating nurse in surgery does not have an expanded role.

[mikaylakyoung]

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[gcook]

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