Knowing that protein is required for tissue growth, maintenance, ...

[kamilo84]

Knowing that protein is required for tissue growth, maintenance, and repair, the nurse must understand that for optimal tissue healing to occur, the patient must be in
 
  a. Negative nitrogen balance.
  b. Positive nitrogen balance.
  c. Total dependence on protein for kcal production.
  d. Neutral nitrogen balance.

Question 2

The mother of a young child enters the kitchen and finds the child on the floor. A bottle of cleanser is next to the child, and particles of the substance are found around the child's mouth.
 
  Which of the following should be the parent's first action? a. Call the local poison control centre.
  b. Induce vomiting.
  c. Check the child's airway and breathing.
  d. Remove the particles of cleanser from the mouth.

[wuly]

Answer to Question 1

B
When intake of nitrogen is greater than output, the body is in positive nitrogen balance. Positive nitrogen balance is required for growth, normal pregnancy, maintenance of lean muscle mass and vital organs, and wound healing. Negative nitrogen balance occurs when the body loses more nitrogen than the body gains. Neutral nitrogen balance occurs when gain equals loss and is not optimal for tissue healing. Protein provides energy, but because of the essential role of protein in growth, maintenance, and repair, a diet needs to provide adequate kilocalories from nonprotein sources.

Answer to Question 2

C
The parent's first action should be to assess for airway patency, breathing, and circulation.
After checking the child's airway, breathing, and circulation, the parent should remove any par-ticles of cleanser from the mouth. The parent should then identify the type and amount of sub-stance ingested and call the local poison control centre.
The parent should never induce vomiting if any of the following substances have been ingested: lye, household cleaners, hair care products, grease or petroleum products, or furniture polish. Vomiting in these instances may increase internal burns.
Removing the particles of cleanser should not be not the parent's first action. The parent may do so after assessing the child's airway, breathing, and circulation.

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[wuly]

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