Refined foods or processed foods are the best source for many of the minerals needed to perform their role as body regulators. _________________________
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Minerals are present in all body tissues; however, they make up only 4 of body weight. _________________________
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:
Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty.
Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely.
T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40
Very emaciated appearance
Legs and arms very dry and flaky
Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities
Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs
Abdomen tight and distended
Facial color and nail beds pale
No response to painful or verbal stimuli
After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse.
Identify nursing interventions to meet the identified goals.
Q. 4Discuss the prevalence of diabetes in the United States.
Q. 5Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:
Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty.
Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely.
T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40
Very emaciated appearance
Legs and arms very dry and flaky
Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities
Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs
Abdomen tight and distended
Facial color and nail beds pale
No response to painful or verbal stimuli
After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse.
Describe the role alcohol has played in Mr. Lew's nutritional status.
Q. 6Mr. Lew was transported to the emergency room (ER) by emergency transport. City police officers called an ambulance after finding Mr. Lew lying in an alley with apparent unconsciousness. The emergency medical team started an intravenous (IV), and upon arriving at the ER, Mr. Lew had regained consciousness but is now unconscious again. Physical data collected included the following:
Physical appearance is unkempt and dirty.
Odor suggests consumption of alcohol is likely.
T 96, P 124, R 36, B/P 90/40
Very emaciated appearance
Legs and arms very dry and flaky
Mottled purplish areas to lower extremities
Edema 3+ in ankles and lower legs
Abdomen tight and distended
Facial color and nail beds pale
No response to painful or verbal stimuli
After physician examination, Mr. Lew was admitted to the hospital with malnutrition, R/O pancreatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver due to ETOH abuse.
For each goal, what outcome data will verify that the goals have been met?
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