A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client who has a chronic illness about the DASH diet. Which of the following meals best fits the DASH diet?
Enriched cereal in whole milk
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, green beans, and banana
Pork sausage and baked beans
Hamburger, steak fries, and an orange
The Correct Answer is B
A. Enriched cereal in whole milk. Whole milk is high in saturated fats, which the DASH diet aims to limit.
B. Turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread, green beans, and banana. This meal is balanced, low in saturated fats, high in fiber, and aligns well with the DASH diet principles.
C. Pork sausage and baked beans. Pork sausage is high in saturated fats and sodium, which should be limited in the DASH diet.
D. Hamburger, steak fries, and an orange. While the orange is DASH-friendly, the hamburger and fries are high in fats and sodium.
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Correct Answer is ["A","C","E"]
Explanation
A. "This medication can make me have mood swings." Beta blockers can cause mood changes, such as depression or mood swings, as a side effect.
B. "I may have urinary incontinence while taking this medication." Urinary incontinence is not a common side effect of beta blockers.
C. "I should not drive while taking this new medication." Beta blockers can cause dizziness or fatigue, so clients should avoid driving until they know how the medication affects them.
D. "I may have frequent hiccups while taking this medication." Hiccups are not a common side effect of beta blockers.
E. "This new medication may decrease my sex drive." Beta blockers can sometimes cause decreased libido as a side effect.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Elevated thyroid hormone levels. While amiodarone can cause thyroid dysfunction, elevated thyroid levels (hyperthyroidism) would typically present with symptoms like increased energy or restlessness.
B. Low blood glucose levels. Low blood glucose is not related to amiodarone. Symptoms of hypoglycemia include sweating, hunger, and confusion, not heat intolerance or fatigue.
C. Elevated blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemia is not a known side effect of amiodarone.
D. Low thyroid hormone levels. Amiodarone can induce hypothyroidism, which may cause fatigue and heat intolerance. Regular thyroid monitoring is recommended with long-term amiodarone use.