Management Principles and Nursing Interventions
Management Principles and Nursing Interventions ( 8 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client with mild pre-eclampsia about dietary modifications.
Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
“I should limit my salt intake to less than 5 grams per day.” This statement indicates a need for further teaching because clients with mild pre-eclampsia do not need to restrict their salt intake. Salt restriction can lead to low blood volume and decreased placental perfusion. A regular diet with adequate protein and calories is recommended for clients with mild pre-eclampsia.
Normal ranges for salt intake are about 6 grams per day for healthy adults.
Normal ranges for protein intake are about 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day for healthy adults.
Drinking at least 2 liters of water every day can help prevent dehydration and maintain blood volume.
Avoiding foods and drinks that contain caffeine can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of seizures.
Increasing protein intake to 100 grams per day can help replenish the protein lost in urine due to proteinuria. Protein also helps maintain plasma oncotic pressure and prevent edema
“I should limit my salt intake to less than 5 grams per day.” This statement indicates a need for further teaching because clients with mild pre-eclampsia do not need to restrict their salt intake. Salt restriction can lead to low blood volume and decreased placental perfusion. A regular diet with adequate protein and calories is recommended for clients with mild pre-eclampsia.
Choice B is wrong because drinking at least 2 liters of water every day can help prevent dehydration and maintain blood volume.
Choice C is wrong because avoiding foods and drinks that contain caffeine can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of seizures.
Choice D is wrong because increasing protein intake to 100 grams per day can help replenish the protein lost in urine due to proteinuria. Protein also helps maintain plasma oncotic pressure and prevent edema.
Normal ranges for salt intake are about 6 grams per day for healthy adults.
Normal ranges for protein intake are about 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day for healthy adults.