Mrs. Klein, aged 35 years, has just been diagnosed as diabetic. She is being put on a 1200 calorie diabetic diet with 50% of the calories to be from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 30% from fat. In instructing her about her diet, which of the following would be the best breakfast to suggest?

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Mrs. Klein, aged 35 years, has just been diagnosed as diabetic. She is being put on a 1200 calorie diabetic diet with 50% of the calories to be from carbohydrates, 20% from protein, and 30% from fat. In instructing her about her diet, which of the following would be the best breakfast to suggest?

A. Three waffles with butter, dietetic syrup, coffee B. One boiled egg, corn flakes with one glass milk, coffee, glass of orange juice C. A cheese omelet (4 oz cheddar, three eggs), one slice toast, one glass milk D. Two buttered English muffins, glass of grapefruit juice, coffee

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Mr. M has just had a subtotal thyroidectomy. During the first 12 hours postoperatively, which of the following should be included in his nursing care?

A. Instructing the patient to avoid moving the head B. Monitoring for signs of hemorrhage and shock C. Administering medications to reduce thyroid hormone levels D. Preparing the patient for thyroid replacement therapy

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Alexa, a 32-year-old woman, has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Nursing interventions would include teaching her about the typical accompanying signs and symptoms, such as:

A. Weight loss, malar rash, and pharyngitis. B. Hypothyroidism, podagra, and elevated fasting glucose. C. Violaceous rash, pitting peripheral edema, and palpitation. D. Hypertension, low HDL, and elevated triglycerides.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following post-operative nursing actions should the nurse perform when a client with acromegaly has nasal packing?

A. Detect the signs of increased intracranial pressure and meningitis B. Detect the presence of cerebrospinal fluid C. Detect the signs of hypoglycemia D. Detect the presence of striae

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient is hospitalized with adrenocortical insufficiency. Which nursing activity should you delegate to the nursing assistant?

A. Remind patient to change positions slowly. B. Check the patient for muscle weakness. C. Teach the patient how to collect 24-hour urine. D. Plan nursing interventions to promote fluid balance.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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