The school nurse is planning a class about nutrition for pregnant teens, several of whom have been diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. In order to increase iron absorption, the nurse would encourage the teens to consume more of what beverage?
1. Gatorade
2. Orange juice
3. Milk
4. Green tea
2
Explanation: 2. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and juices, and is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and non-meat sources.
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Which signs of hypoglycemia might the nurse assess? a. Slow pulse rate and low blood pressure b. Irritability, anxiety, confusion, and dizzi-ness c. Flushing, anger, and forgetfulness d. Sleepiness, edema, and sluggishness
The nurse is caring for a 2-hour-old newborn whose mother is diabetic. The nurse assesses that the newborn is experiencing tremors. What nursing action has the highest priority?
1. Obtain a blood calcium level. 2. Take the newborn's temperature. 3. Obtain a bilirubin level. 4. Place a pulse oximeter on the newborn.
When taking a health history, the nurse asks a patient about taking over-the-counter medications. The patient reports taking large doses of aspirin to relieve daily headaches
This comment should alert the nurse to further assess the patient's hearing for which reason? 1. The headaches are probably caused by a hearing disorder. 2. Aspirin can be ototoxic. 3. Most headaches are caused by disorders of the inner ear. 4. The patient is trying to treat a serious condition without medical intervention.
Colestipol comes in a powdered form. The patient is taught to:
1. Take the powder dry and follow it with at least 8 ounces of water 2. Take it with a meal to enhance its action on fatty food 3. Mix the powder with 4 to 6 ounces of milk or fruit juice 4. Take after the evening meal to coincide with cholesterol synthesis