A nurse is teaching a patient about proteins that must be obtained through the diet and cannot be synthesized in the body. Which term used by the patient indicates teaching is successful?

A) Amino acids
B) Triglycerides
C) Dispensable amino acids
D) Indispensable amino acids

The nurse is caring for a patient with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs. Which health care team member will the nurse ask to see this patient?

A) The clergy
B) A psychiatrist
C) A social worker
D) An occupational therapist

A patient with cancer asks the nurse when he or she will be able to access palliative care.On the basis of the knowledge about palliative care,what will the nurse's response be?

A) It is available only for patients who have a terminal illness.
B) It can help patients achieve optimal pain management.
C) It is offered when patients have less than 6 to 12 more months to live.
D) It is available if indicated in an advance directive.

A patient is hospitalized for major depressive disorder. Of the medications listed, a nurse can expect to provide the patient with teaching about:

A) chlordiazepoxide (Librium) .
B) fluoxetine (Prozac) .
C) clozapine (Clozaril) .
D) tacrine (Cognex) .

A nurse is caring for an older patient with fecal incontinence caused by cathartic use.The nurse is most concerned about which complication that carries the greatest risk for severe injury?

A) Rectal skin breakdown.
B) Contamination of existing wounds.
C) Falls from attempts to reach the bathroom.
D) Cross-contamination into the upper GI tract.