A pregnant client asks the nurse if she should take vitamin supplements regularly. The nurse knows that the most frequently recommended supplements that are difficult to obtain by diet alone are
a. calcium and vitamin B c. iron and folic acid
b. calcium and vitamin C d. vitamin C and zinc
C
Because of the risk of neural tube defects related to insufficient folic acid intake and increased vascular volume, folic acid and iron, respectively, need to be supplemented in the diet of pregnancy. Adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin B, C, and zinc can be obtained through diet.
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A) The patient is flushed and has a visible skin rash. B) The patient's apical heart rate is irregular. C) The patient is difficult to rouse and has dilated pupils. D) The patient complains of pain at the intravenous access site.
Which of the following will remain unchanged in an older person when he or she exercises?
a. Cardiac output c. Blood pressure b. Heart rate d. Heart rhythm
Which of the following symptoms should a nurse expect to assess in a client experiencing elevated levels of thyroid hormone? Select all that apply
A. Emotional lability B. Depression C. Insomnia D. Restlessness E. Apathy
Homeopathic products do not interact with drugs due to
a. the lack of any actually active ingredient. b. the active ingredient being highly diluted. c. natural products never interacting with drugs. d. inactivation of the natural substance by the body.