Nursing Elites

1. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate for a patient with gout?

• A. Increase protein intake
• B. Reduce carbohydrate intake
• C. Avoid purine-rich foods
• D. Increase calcium intake

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The most appropriate dietary recommendation for a patient with gout is to avoid purine-rich foods. Purine-rich foods such as red meat and shellfish can lead to increased uric acid levels in the body, triggering gout flare-ups. Increasing protein intake (Choice A) is not recommended as some high-protein foods are also high in purines. Reducing carbohydrate intake (Choice B) and increasing calcium intake (Choice D) are not directly related to managing gout symptoms.

2. Which vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting?

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin E
• C. Vitamin K
• D. Vitamin C

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Vitamin K is vital for the synthesis of clotting factors, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. Vitamin A (Choice A) is important for vision and skin health, not blood clotting. Vitamin E (Choice B) is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage but is not directly involved in blood clotting. Vitamin C (Choice D) is essential for collagen synthesis and a healthy immune system, but it does not play a direct role in blood clotting.

3. The component that should receive the highest priority before physical examination is the:

• A. Psychological preparation of the client
• B. Physical Preparation of the client
• C. Preparation of the Environment
• D. Preparation of the Equipments

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Effective nursing care involves comprehensive assessments that address all aspects of a patient's condition, ensuring that interventions are appropriately targeted and outcomes are optimized.

4. The goal of remotivation therapy is to facilitate:

• A. Insight C. Socialization
• B. Productivity D. Intimacy
• C.
• D.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Patient safety and efficacy of care depend on actions rooted in established nursing protocols that consider both the immediate and long-term needs of the patient.

5. Nutritional goals for a patient wishing to modify eating patterns should adhere to each, except one. Which is the exception?

• A. Measurable
• B. Immediate
• C. Realistic
• D. Achievable

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Nutritional goals should be measurable, realistic, and achievable. They should not be immediate, as sustainable changes take time.

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