The nurse is conducting nutrition teaching with a client who just passed a kidney stone. The client asks what can be done to decrease the risk for developing more kidney stones. What advice should the nurse include in teaching?

The PROT-AGE Study Group has developed guidelines for optimal protein intake for older adults. When using these guidelines, what would the nurse calculate as the approximate daily protein requirement for a healthy older adult weighing 132 pounds (60 kg)?

Causes of decreased static compliance include: 1. Large airway secretions 2. Bronchospasm 3. ARDS 4. Pneumonia

What happens to the inspiratory pressure in PRVC mode if lung compliance decreases?  

Risk of vitamin B12 deficiency increases in older adults. To ensure adequate intake, the nurse should recommend what source?

Hyperventilation should generally be avoided during mechanical ventilatory support. Exceptions to this rule include: 1. Failure of other methods to reduce intracranial pressure. 2.  Trying to calm an agitated patient.  3. Hypokalemia causing cardiac arrhythmias.

The nurse is caring for a client with uremia that has impacted their nutritional status. The nurse should anticipate that this client’s appetite will be at its highest level at what time of the day?

Sodium is a necessary nutrient and the major extracellular cation in the body. When providing client education regarding the importance of sodium in the body, what should the nurse identify as functions that sodium supports? Select all that apply.

Causes of increased airway resistance include: 1. Bronchospasm 2. Airway obstruction 3. Cuff leak 4. Condensation in vent circuit

A client at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) asks the nurse why the health care provider recommended following the Mediterranean diet. The nurse explains that this eating pattern contributes to the primary prevention of CVD because of what factor?