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tingc95

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A nurse tearfully confides to the head nurse that being assigned to care for eight patients is stressful and overwhelming. The head nurse assesses the use of a healthy coping mechanism observing the nurse:
 
  a. writing down long lists of needed interventions before starting the day's work.
  b. delegating appropriate care assignments to nursing assistants.
  c. asking a co-worker to take one of her patients.
  d. asking for the day off.

Question 2

A patient diagnosed with renal failure is unable to excrete protein waste products and develops a condition that requires a protein-restricted diet.
 
  The nurse instructs the patient that azotemia can be diminished by substituting other food groups for protein, such as: a. potatoes.
  b. beans.
  c. cheese.
  d. soy products.


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thall411

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

B
The use of delegation is an effective coping mechanism. The other options are not healthy as they either delay or avoid dealing with the stress.

Answer to Question 2

A
The foods that a patient with renal disease can substitute for energy are in the carbohydrate group. Potatoes are the only carbohydrate listed.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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