Mrs. Hartzell is a 34-year-old patient who has presented for nutritional counseling because she is a vegetarian. Deficiency of which of the following is a concern in the vegetarian diet?
a. Ascorbic acid
b. Vitamin B12
c. Folate
d. Fiber
B
The nutrients that may be deficient in a vegetarian diet, if not carefully planned, include proteins, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
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a. Legal issues b. Conflict resolution c. Hygiene and appearance d. Prescribed medications
A nurse is making initial rounds on the nursing unit to check the condition of assigned clients. The nurse notes that a client's intravenous (IV) site is cool, pale, and swollen, and the solution is not infusing
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a. AIDS b. Malaria c. Hepatitis d. Tuberculosis