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A nurse is teaching a group of female adolescents about healthy eating. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Limit your sodium intake to 3,000 milligrams per day."

"Consume 1,500 to 1,700 calories per day."

"Increase the amount of your dietary iron intake."

"Decrease your vitamin D intake once you start to menstruate.”

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

During menstruation, girls lose some iron and should try to replace it by including iron-rich foods in their diet.

Choice A is wrong because the American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams per day.

Choice B is wrong because caloric needs vary depending on age, sex, height, weight, and level of physical activity.

Choice D is wrong because vitamin D is important for bone health and adolescents should not decrease their intake.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Pad the side rails of the crib.

Padding the side rails of the crib can help prevent injury if the infant experiences seizures, which can be a symptom of bacterial meningitis.

Choice A is wrong because infants with bacterial meningitis may be sensitive to noise and light, so keeping the television on may not be appropriate.

Choice B is wrong because range of motion exercises to the neck and shoulders may not be appropriate for an infant with bacterial meningitis.

Choice D is wrong because placing the infant in a semiprivate room may increase the risk of infection 1.

A. "A nurse will insert an IV prior to the test.” B. "We will measure the amount of protein in your baby's urine over a 24 hour period.” C. "The test will measure the amount of chloride in your baby's sweat.” D. "Your baby will need to fast for 8 hours prior to the test.”

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Pilocarpine iontophoresis is a test used to diagnose cystic fibrosis by measuring the amount of chloride in a person’s sweat.

Choice A is wrong because an IV is not necessary for this test.

Choice B is wrong because the test measures chloride in sweat, not protein in urine.

Choice D is wrong because fasting is not required for this test.

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