The nurse is caring for a client with a severe protein deficiency. What other deficiency would the nurse expect to find in this client?
A) Selenium B) Sulfur C) Chromium D) Molybdenum
B
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The major source of inorganic sulfate is body protein turnover of methionine and cysteine. The need for sulfur is met when the intake of sulfur amino acids is adequate. A sulfur deficiency is likely only when protein deficiency is severe.
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The nurse observes that a client has cyanosis. On which part of the physical assessment should the nurse focus with this client?
1. Activity 2. Heart sounds 3. Oxygen levels 4. Lung sounds
Which of the following would be least effective to implement when feeding clients with dementia?
1. Reminding the client to swallow 2. Guiding the client's hand to start scooping up the food 3. Isolating the client for meals 4. Playing quiet music in the dining room
Community nurses help:
a. individuals. b. families. c. communities. d. all of the above.