The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient with an Acute Attack

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient with an acute attack of cholecystitis about nutritional interventions. Which of these statements, if made by the patient would indicate that the patient needs further instruction?

• A)"I need to stop eating and drinking everything for a while."
• B)"I may need a tube inserted into my nose that goes all of the way into my stomach."
• C)"I may be prescribed vitamins B and C."
• D)"I may need extra bile salts to promote health."

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Definitions:

Food Crops

Plants grown primarily for human consumption, including grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts, forming the basis of the world's agriculture and diet.

Fertilizers

Substances added to soil to supply essential nutrients to plants, promoting growth and increasing crop yield.

Irrigation

The artificial application of water to land or soil, used to assist in the growing of agricultural crops and the maintenance of landscapes.

Plow

A farming tool used for cutting, lifting, and turning over soil, mainly in preparation for planting.