The patient who is diagnosed with a seizure disorder is prescribed a ketogenic diet. The nurse knows that the patient understands the teaching when they state, "My diet will include:

high sodium and high sugar."

moderate protein and low fat."

high carbohydrates and high protein."

high fats and low carbohydrates."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. A ketogenic diet does not focus on high sodium or high sugar, as high sugar intake would increase carbohydrate levels.

B. A ketogenic diet is high in fat rather than low in fat.

C. High carbohydrates are avoided in a ketogenic diet, as the goal is to limit carbohydrates to promote ketone production.

D. The ketogenic diet consists of high fat and low carbohydrates, which helps to manage seizure activity by altering the brain's energy source to ketones rather than glucose.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Avoiding sexual intercourse under the influence of drugs reduces certain risks but does not address the specific risk of needle transmission.

B. Asking others to be tested for HIV may be unrealistic and does not prevent HIV transmission through shared equipment.

C. Participating in a needle exchange program reduces the risk of HIV transmission by providing sterile needles, lowering the likelihood of infection from shared or contaminated needles.

D. Cleaning needles with betadine is not effective for HIV prevention; only sterile, unused needles should be used.

A. Use the head tilt chin lift method to maintain the airway B. Control any external bleeding C. Do not move the victim from the accident D. Stabilize the cervical spine until help arrives

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The head tilt chin lift method should be avoided due to the risk of aggravating a spinal injury; the jaw-thrust maneuver is safer if airway management is necessary.

B. While controlling bleeding is important, cervical spine stabilization takes priority in trauma with suspected spinal injury.

C. Not moving the victim is appropriate, but stabilizing the cervical spine provides active support to avoid further injury.

D. Stabilizing the cervical spine is crucial to prevent potential spinal cord damage in an unconscious trauma victim, particularly in a motor vehicle accident. This action helps prevent exacerbation of any spinal injury.

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Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is D

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