A nurse at a provider’s office is reinforcing teaching with a client who is being treated with chemotherapy and is losing weight. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give to increase the client’s caloric intake? (Select all that apply.)
Use honey on toast.
Use milk instead of water in recipes.
Increase fluids during meals.
Substitute salad dressing for mayonnaise on sandwiches
Top yogurt with granola.
Correct Answer : A,B,D,E
A. Using honey on toast adds calories and sweetness.
B. Use milk instead of water in recipes increases the caloric content of the meal.
C. While important for hydration, it does not directly increase caloric intake.
D. Mayonnaise has more calories.
E. Topping yogurt with granola adds calories and texture to increase caloric intake.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. A butterfly rash on the face is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), not rheumatoid arthritis.
B. Ulnar deviation of the joints is a characteristic finding in rheumatoid arthritis, caused by inflammation and destruction of the joint structures.
C. Heberden’s nodes are associated with osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis.
D. Bouchard’s nodes are also associated with osteoarthritis, not rheumatoid arthritis.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Hypovolemic shock is typically associated with hypotension, not hypertension.
B. Hypovolemic shock usually leads to tachypnea as the body compensates for decreased oxygen delivery.
C. Purpura is not a common finding in hypovolemic shock.
D. Reduced urine output is a characteristic finding in hypovolemic shock due to decreased blood flow to the kidneys.
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