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Unfolding Case Study

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b. The client grew up eating foods from their sources and cooking at home, and he participated in frequent exercise that provided him with a solid foundation in healthy lifestyle choices.
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a. The client grew up with the foundational knowledge of eating healthy food and exercising, so the nurse can use this information in the dietary education plan.
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a. Construction work, smoking, and selecting fast food are risk factors for chronic respiratory disease.
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b. Smoking cessation and eating better improves pulmonary health.
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c. The client’s note from last year indicates altered respiratory function and a low-quality diet, and since nutritional counseling was not addressed during that visit, the nurse should instruct the client during this visit.
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d. Pneumonia is a potential complication as the mucosal lining thickens and cough pressure declines in clients with COPD.

Review Questions

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c. Pregnant women should consume a balanced diet that includes protein to support the physiological changes of the mother and the growth of the fetus.
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d. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the development and function of the pulmonary system during infancy.
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c. Cognitive and behavioral defects may occur in the fetus whose mother is malnourished.
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b. Foods containing caffeine, like coffee, can potentiate the effects of the bronchodilator leading to tremors, nervousness, anxiety, and heart palpitation.
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a. A pregnant client needs protein, vitamins A, D, E, and omega-3 fatty acids for proper lung function and development of the fetus.
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d. Nutrition plays a role in supporting the immune system, which prevents and treats infections while also repairing lung tissue.
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c. Consuming fruits and vegetable is linked to a decreased risk for developing asthma and a decreased risk for experiencing asthma symptoms such as wheezing.
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a. A diet high in saturated fats has been linked with worsening airway inflammation and lung function.
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d. The main goal of an anti-inflammatory diet is to minimize the duration of and decrease the risk for infection. An anti-inflammatory diet supports the immune system and lung function and decreases oxidation.
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a. Long-term oxygen therapy in COPD clients causes nutritional deficiencies, because low oxygenation to the gastrointestinal tract decreases its ability to function and absorb nutrients.
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