NCLEX-PN Exam Dumps - National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-PN)

Clients with burns are hypermetabolic and require increased protein levels to maintain a positive nitrogen balance. Choices 2 and 3 are incorrect; carbohydrate levels do not help clients to meet this goal. Choice 4 is incorrect; a client with major burns requires a high-protein diet.Basic Care and Comfort

The initial tests to determine the basis for her symptoms (considering her fad dieting) should be a complete blood count, urinalysis, blood sugar, and other tests. The decision about further testing is then made based on these results, her history, and other factors.Physiological Adaptation

Cushing’s syndrome produces elevated cortisol levels. Addison’s disease produces decreased cortisol levels. The other conditions are not associated with cortisol levels.Reduction of Risk Potential

There is potential for a lowered pain tolerance to exist with diminished adaptative capacity.Basic Care and

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