NSG 233 MEDSURG

Wellness is a lifestyle that enhances our level of ________________ health _________________ is the merging and balancing of five physical and psychologic dimensions of health: physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual Health _____________ is the study of essential nutrients and the processes by which nutrients are used by the body Nutrition Wellness dimensions include: 1. Physical 2. intellectual 3. emotional 4. social 5. spiritual 6. environmental ...

Which vitamins are toxic in large quantities? Vitamin A and D What are the symptoms of vitamin A toxicity? Headache Vomiting Double vision Hair loss Which vitamins are fat soluble? A, D, E, K What problem develops of someone has a Vitamin A deficiency? Night blindness What problem develops if someone has a vitamin D deficiency? Rickets What is the main benefit/function of therapeutically administered niacin (B3) and what are two downsides/side effects? ...

positive energy balance calories used is less than calories taken in - can lead to overweight/overnourished status negative energy balance calories used is greater than calories taken in - can lead to underweight/undernourished status basal metabolism amount of energy required to maintain life-sustaining activities physical activity defined as any body movement produced by the skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure lean tissue contributes to a ...

A nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure. Which action is considered unsafe? withholding sedative and analgesic medications The nurse should teach a patient which is a primary prevention strategy to reduce the occurrence of head injuries? wearing a helmet You are called to the patients room when the patient experiences a seizure. Upon entering the room, what should you do first? observe the time and sequence of the patient's movements and responses a...

Differentiate the types of diabetes mellitus and their respective risk factors in pregnancy. 1) type 1 DM - usually have an absolute insulin defiency. Caused by autoimmune or unknown. Prone to ketoacidosis. 2) type 2 DM- individuals who are insulin resistant and usually relative insulin deficiency. Etiology is unknown. Classic signs polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Many people with type 2 are obese or have an increase of fat in the abdominal area. other risk factors aging, sedentary lif...

Wellness a lifestyle that enhances our level of health Health the merging and balancing of five physical and psychologic dimensions: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual. Nutrition the study of essential nutrients and the processes by which nutrients are used by the body. Wellness dimensions Physical Health Intellectual health Emotional Health Social Health Spiritual Health Environmental Health Health promotion consists of strategies used...

Hypertension in Pregnancy Associated with placental abruption. Gestational Hypertension BP of 140/90 or greater (no proteinuria or edema). BP returns to baseline by 6 weeks postpartum. , HTN that begins after 20 weeks. Can develop in the first 24 hours after birth. Severe Preeclampsia BP of 160/100 HELLP Syndrome of Pre-eclampsia Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelet hydrolazine this agent should be avoided in a Pt with SLE. , A vasodilator that relaxes...

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