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NguyenJ

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A patient is seen in the outpatient clinic for follow-up of a nutritional deficiency. In planning for the patient's dietary intake, the nurse includes a complete protein. Which one of the following is an example of a complete protein?
 
  a. Cheese
  b. Oats
  c. Legumes
  d. Vegetables

Question 2

While performing an assessment, the nurse hears crackles in the patient's lung fields. The nurse also learns that the patient is sleeping on three pillows. What do these symptoms most likely indicate?
 
  a. Left-sided heart failure
  b. Right-sided heart failure
  c. Atrial fibrillation
  d. Myocardial ischemia


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HandsomeMarc

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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A A complete protein contains all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity to support growth and maintain nitrogen balance. Cheese, chicken, fish, and soybeans are examples of complete proteins.
B Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include cereals.
C Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include legumes.
D Incomplete proteins lack a sufficient quantity of one or more of the nine essential amino acids and include vegetables.

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Left-sided heart failure results in pulmonary congestion, the signs and symptoms of which include shortness of breath, crackles, and discomfort when lying supine. Right-sided heart failure is systemic and results in peripheral edema and hepatojugular distention. Atrial fibrillation results in an irregular heart rate. Myocardial ischemia most often results in chest pain, along with shortness of breath, nausea, and fatigue.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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