A pregnant client is choosing bread at the grocery store. She is looking for a bread that is enriched with a vitamin that will help to prevent neural tube defects. Which vitamin is she looking for on the label?
a. pantothenic acid c. vitamin B6
b. folate d. vitamin B12
B
Folate (folic acid) is necessary for the synthesis of RNA and DNA, promotes amino acid metabolism, RBC and white blood cell (WBC) formation, and prevents neural tube defects.
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This belief is an example of: a. Justice. b. Fidelity. c. Beneficence. d. Nonmaleficence.
When working with a client who is attempting to lose weight, which of the following suggestions by the nurse might assist the client in being compliant with the prescribed diet?
1. Eat alone to reduce outside distractions. 2. Drink water or a diet beverage after eating to promote feelings of fullness. 3. Allow at least 45 minutes to 1 hour to promote full enjoyment of a meal. 4. Set aside small nonfood rewards when you meet a goal.
A reviewer conducting a critical appraisal of a research study compares and contrasts study methods with those that are ideal, representing which step of the research process?
a. Analysis b. Comparison c. Comprehension d. Evaluation
When the paramedic administers a medication via the IV route:
A) bioavailability of the medication is reduced by 50% as soon as it enters the systemic circulation. B) he or she has the ability to titrate the medication carefully in a rapidly evolving clinical situation. C) it is important for him or her to remember that the medication's onset of action is relatively slow. D) first-pass metabolism significantly alters the medication's effects, thereby requiring frequent dosing.