A medical nurse has provided care for many patients who have bone disorders, and the nurse integrates health education around the maintenance of bone health into care. What should the nurse recommend to patients in an effort to promote bone health?
A) Moderate activity restriction for older adults
B) Daily use of low-dose ASA
C) A low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet
D) Adequate dietary intake of calcium
Question 2
The nurse is creating a nursing care plan for a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following gastric surgery.
What desired outcome should the nurse identify in an effort to optimize the patient's nutritional status prior to discharge?
A) The patient will tolerate six small meals a day with no nausea, reflux, or stomach distention.
B) The patient will resume a normal dietary pattern of three meals a day with no unwanted effects.
C) The patient will express an understanding of the appropriate use of dietary supplement drinks.
D) The patient will demonstrate the ability to plan a nutritionally balanced, calorie-restricted diet.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Home Health Nurse.
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