A nurse is planning to teach an adolescent who is lactose intolerant about dietary guidelines.
Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
"You can drink milk on an empty stomach.”
"You might tolerate plain milk better than chocolate milk.”
"You can replace milk with nondairy sources of calcium.”
"You should consume flavored yogurt instead of plain yogurt.”
The Correct Answer is C
People with lactose intolerance can replace milk and dairy products with nondairy sources of calcium such as calcium-fortified products, fish with soft bones, broccoli and leafy green vegetables, oranges, almonds, Brazil nuts, and dried beans.
Choice A is wrong because “You can drink milk on an empty stomach” is not an answer because it may worsen symptoms of lactose intolerance.
Choice B is wrong because “You might tolerate plain milk better than chocolate milk” is not an answer because both plain and chocolate milk contain lactose.
Choice D is wrong because “You should consume flavored yogurt instead of plain yogurt” is not an answer because both flavored and plain yogurt contain lactose.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) death has a devastating effect on parents.
There is no known cause, so parents experience guilt about what they might have done or not done to contribute to the death.
Acknowledging the family members’ feelings of guilt can help provide support to the family.
Choice A is wrong because there are no specific instructions discouraging the parents from allowing siblings to view the body.
Choice B is wrong because avoiding discussing details of the attempt to revive the infant may not necessarily provide support to the family.
Choice C is wrong because while providing a follow-up phone call 1 week following the infant’s death may be helpful, it is not the only action that should be taken by the nurse.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A potassium level of.2 mEq/L is considered low.
Low potassium levels can cause muscle weakness and spasms.
Hyporeflexia refers to below normal or absent reflexes and can be a sign of muscle weakness.
Choice A is wrong because oliguria, or decreased urine output, is not a common symptom of low potassium levels.
Choice B is wrong because hypertension, or high blood pressure, is not a common symptom of low potassium levels.
Choice D is wrong because hyperactive bowel sounds are not a common symptom of low potassium levels.
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