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tiffannnnyyyyyy · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A school nurse is presenting a class on nutritional needs to a group of 16-year-old adolescents.

When discussing a balanced diet and the reasons for adequate food intake, the nurse explains to this age group the food guide pyramid has what goals? Select all that apply. A. To balance energy expenditure and caloric intake to increase weight gain
B. To promote weight loss and/or maintain weight
C. To decrease the intake of vitamins and minerals
D. To lower chronic disease risks by lowering the intake of fats

Question 2

Mrs. Thomas is a 49-year-old patient who was admitted to the trauma intensive care unit after a motor vehicle accident.

The nurse notes that she becomes increasingly agitated when she has vis-itors for an extended period or after nursing interventions. The nurse identifies this as sensory overload. Which of the following would most likely help Mrs. Thomas? Select all that apply. A. Reducing the number of visitors to her room
B. Performing dressing changes with the bath
C. Providing a dedicated period of rest time each afternoon
D. Requesting that health care providers do rounds when the family is available

miss_1456@hotmail.com · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D
Pyramid balances energy expenditure and caloric intake to decrease weight gain.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Reduce sensory overload by organizing the patient's care to control for excessive stimuli. Com-bining activities such as dressing changes, bathing, and vital sign assessment in one visit prevents the patient from becoming overly fatigued. Coordination with other departments will reduce the time needed for tests and examinations. The patient needs time for rest and quiet. Although it is important for health care professionals to communicate to family members, it won't likely reduce sensory overload for the patient.