Which organ is primarily responsible for nutrient absorption?

The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes into the:

A nurse has received shift change report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? 

The acidic environment of the stomach is important for killing harmful bacteria and:

A patient reports having a cold to the nurse in a HCP’s office. Which symptoms does the patient report that causes the nurse to suspect influenza instead? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is identifying ways to ensure environmental safety for an older patient. Which actions should the nurse recommend for this patient’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

The LPN/LVN is planning to work at a long-term care facility. Which skills should the nurse plan to perform? (Select all that apply.)

Using the Friedewald equation, what is this patient’s serum LDL cholesterol level in mg/dL? A 48-year-old female patient is admitted to the hospital following a mild heart attack. You obtain the following information from her medical record and from a brief nutrition assessment: Race: African-American from Southern Louisiana Height: 5 feet 6 inches tall; Weight: 208 pounds Waist circumference: 44 inches; Blood pressure: 155/98 Total cholesterol: 278 mg/dL; HDL cholesterol: 42 mg/dL Triglycerides: 310 mg/dL; Fasting glucose: 123 mg/dL Cigarette smoking: No; Family history of CAD: Yes Activity: sedentary Eating pattern: Cajun and Creole cuisines including favorites such as Hoppin’ John (rice, black-eyed peas and salt pork), jambalaya, gumbo, barbecued pork, pork sausage, deep-fried catfish, bread pudding and pecan pie Based on a 24-hour dietary recall coupled with usual intake recall, you estimate the following daily intake: 2,700 kcalories, 120g fat (40% of kcalories) of which at least 30 to 40 grams are saturated fat, 90g protein (13% of kcalories), 315g carb (47% of kcalories) Estimated daily salt intake: 14 grams Based on conversations with this patient, she does not know about “good fats” and “bad fats” in foods nor is she knowledgeable about food composition. She’s always eaten a typical Southern Louisiana cuisine as have her family and friends. She eats what is familiar and what she enjoys and doesn’t focus on calories, although she isn’t happy with her weight and would like to weigh less.

A 36-year-old male patient who suffers from persistent gastrointestinal distress and frequent diarrhea is 5 feet 11 inches tall and currently weighs 155 pounds. His weight six months ago was 178 pounds, which was his usual body weight for many years. According to the patient, his postprandial GI distress has caused a loss of interest in food and eating.  How is this patient’s % usual body weight defined?

A monopolist’s price is: