Pearson for Peds exam 3

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Pearson for Peds—Exam 3 1. The nurse is teaching an adolescent client who is preparing for a long-distance running event about eating for competition. The nurse explains that which type of meal is... most appropriate before the competition?  Pancakes with fresh strawberries, orange juice, wheat toast, and fresh melon slices Explanation: A meal of sausage, eggs, and gravy is high in fat and protein. The diet before competition should be high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat and protein. Pancakes, toast and sources of fruit reflect the best selections to meet this dietary balance. Fortified yogurt and a protein bar are high in protein but low in carbohydrate. A cheese omelet and bacon are high in fat. 2. A client recovering from Guillain-Barré syndrome is admitted to the rehabilitation unit for general rehabilitative care. Which method should the nurse anticipate to be used to provide for this client's nutritional needs?  Oral intake sufficient to maintain positive nitrogen balance 3. The nurse identifies which of the following clients may be at risk for protein deficiency?  A client who has been hospitalized for a gastrointestinal (GI) infection [Show More]

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