Copper is used by the body in hemoglobin synthesis, collagen formation, wound healing, and maintenance of nerve fibers. What mineral has the potential to cause a deficiency of copper in the body?
A) Iron B) Chromium C) Molybdenum D) Zinc
D
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Excess zinc intake has the potential to induce copper deficiency by impairing its absorption.
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1. Damage from bacteria collecting on heart valves 2. Being too sedentary or immobile for years 3. Decreased elasticity of the arteries and veins 4. Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels
A 29-year-old patient has just been told that he has testicular cancer and needs to have surgery
The surgery is scheduled for the following week. That afternoon the patient calls the nurse and tells her he wants to cancel the surgery because he thinks he might be better off dead. The nurse asks him why he feels that way. The patient states "My wife won't want to have sex with me anymore. He says he feels like he's spoiled a happy, satisfying sex life with his wife and he starts to cry. Based on these statements, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for creating a plan of care for this patient? A) Situational low self-esteem B) Inability to function C) Social isolation D) Risk for loneliness
Which is achieved by assessing each patient's nutritional status? Select all that apply
1) Identifying deficiencies 2) Illuminating dietary patterns that could contribute to health problems 3) Providing a basis to plan for optimal nutrition 4) Establishing a baseline for evaluation 5) Monitoring snack intake
A nurse has taken a telephone order from a physician for an emergency medication. The dose of the medication is abnormally high. What should the nurse do next?
A) Administer the medication based on the order B) Question the order for the medication C) Refuse to administer the medication D) Document concerns about the order