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A patient has been admitted to the neurological ICU with a diagnosis of a brain tumor. The patient is scheduled to have a tumor resection/removal in the morning. What is a priority part of the nurse's preoperative assessment of this patient?
 
  A) The gag reflex
  B) Ability to chew
  C) Sensory perception
  D) Corneal reflex

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A female patient with a recent diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is scheduled to soon begin hemodialysis. A nephrology nurse has been conducting extensive patient teaching in anticipation of this treatment.
 
  What diet should the nurse recommend to minimize her patient's risk of complications and interdialytic weight gain?
  A) Low-fat diet with an emphasis on simple carbohydrates
  B) Small, frequent meals with an emphasis on leafy green vegetables
  C) Low-potassium, high-calorie diet
  D) Low-protein, low-sodium diet


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
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