A patient who abuses antacids is at risk for which condition?
a. osteomalacia c. heart rhythm prob-lems
b. peripheral neuritis d. vitamin C deficiency
A
Abuse of antacids can lead to phosphate depletion, which can cause a vitamin D deficiency resulting in osteomalacia or softening of the bones due to loss of calcium.
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A patient is admitted to the ICU after a motor vehicle accident. On the second day of the hospital admission, the patient develops acute kidney injury
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_____ refers to a process whereby nurses recognize that they have legitimate power and authority to make decisions regarding their practice
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A client is receiving warfarin (Coumadin) for a chronic condition. Which client statement requires immediate action by the nurse?
a. "I will avoid contact sports." b. "I will take my medication in the early evening each day." c. "I will increase dark-green, leafy vegetables in my diet." d. "I will contact my health care provider if I develop excessive bruising."