Author Question: When administering a new medication to a client with celiac disease, the nurse should first check ... (Read 66 times)

clippers! · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

When administering a new medication to a client with celiac disease, the nurse should first check for any additives in the form of:

1. Sorbitol.
2. Gluten.
3. Lactose.
4. Sodium.

Question 2

The nurse is counseling a client recovering from a major trauma. She is about to be released to go home and finish her recovery.

The physician has ordered a high-protein diet for her at home, and the nurse is teaching her methods of increasing protein density in her diet. What would be the best method for this client to increase the protein density in her diet? A) Add butter to hot foods such as potatoes, cooked cereals, and soups.
B) Use honey on toast, cereal, and in coffee.
C) Substitute mayonnaise for salad dressing.
D) Use double-strength milk (liquid milk fortified with skim milk powder).

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Clients with celiac disease must adhere to a lifelong gluten-free diet and should not take medications with significant amounts of wheat extract or starch used as filler. Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that can act as a laxative. Lactose can cause gastric symptoms in clients who are lactose intolerant. Hidden amounts of sodium can adversely impact clients with congestive heart failure (CHF) or renal disease.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Various ways to increase protein is to add skim milk powder to milk; add cheese, peanut butter, and nuts to various foods; use yogurt instead of sour cream; and increase the use of eggs. The use of butter, honey, and mayonnaise will increase the calorie content.