A woman is hospitalized with severe preeclampsia. The nurse is ...

[burchfield96]

A woman is hospitalized with severe preeclampsia. The nurse is meal-planning with the patient and encourages a diet that is high in:
 
  1. Sodium.
  2. Carbohydrates.
  3. Protein.
  4. Fruits.

Question 2

The nurse working in the emergency department knows that many batterers have feelings of ambivalence. In what way might this be evident?
 
  1. The abuser alternates episodes of unmerciful beatings with periods of remorse and loving attention.
  2. The abuser has alternating periods of sadness and happiness.
  3. The abuser has alternating periods of maturity and immaturity.
  4. The abuser alternates letting the person he abuses be independent and then dependent.

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: It is important that the patient limit her intake of sodium.
Rationale 2: While it is important that the patient have an adequate intake of carbohydrates, another food group is more important.
Rationale 3: The client who experiences preeclampsia is losing protein.
Rationale 4: It is important that the patient have adequate intake of fruits, but another food group is more important.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Extremes in behavior and overreacting are typical patterns.

[burchfield96]

TYSM

[xiazhe]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review