To promote wound healing, the nurse is teaching a patient about choosing foods containing protein. Which food is an incomplete protein that should be consumed with a complementary protein?

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To promote wound healing, the nurse is teaching a patient about choosing foods containing protein. Which food is an incomplete protein that should be consumed with a complementary protein?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Whole grain bread is an incomplete protein lacking all essential amino acids and should be paired with a complementary protein like legumes. Peanut butter, turkey, and cheese are also listed as incomplete or complete proteins in various contexts, but bread is a common example needing complementation. (Note: Original question allowed multiple answers; restructured to single-answer format.)

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who has expressed a desire to end their life.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: In nursing ethics, the preservation of life and the duty to protect the patient's well-being are paramount.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is asked by a family member to access the medical records of a patient who is not their relative.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ethical principles in nursing emphasize the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse receives a patient's medical records by accident.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding professionalism require respecting the privacy of patient information.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assigned to care for a patient whose cultural beliefs and practices differ significantly from their own.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Cultural competence and sensitivity are essential components of ethical nursing care.

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