A client newly diagnosed with depression tells the nurse, “I don’t think my medication is working because I haven’t felt better yet.” What is the nurse’s best response?

In comparison to the composition of carbohydrates and fats, which element found in proteins makes them unique?

Amino acid supplements are recommended for all athletes to improve performance

A young man who is a sedentary college student needs how much protein if he weighs 175 pounds?

If amino acids are oversupplied:

matching:  essential or non-essential 

A client is prescribed lorazepam 1 mg IV for acute anxiety. Before administering this medication, which assessment is the nurse’s priority?

Starvation causes loss of lean body tissue as well as loss of fat.

Casein protein is high quality protein in milk.

A nurse is caring for a client taking tranylcypromine (Parnate), a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), for depression. The client reports a severe headache, palpitations, and neck stiffness. The nurse notes a blood pressure of 210/114 mm Hg. Which of the following should the nurse suspect?