The nurse is teaching a group of schoolchildren about the relationship between diet and vision. The nurse encourages the ingestion of foods high in vitamin A. Which food is considered a good source of this vitamin?
a. Kale
b. Cauliflower
c. Strawberries
d. Apples
A
Vitamin A protects against night blindness, slow adaptation to darkness, and glare blindness. The carotenoids are the precursors for vitamin A and are found in green leafy and yellow vegetables.
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When assessing a patient in the hospital setting, the nurse knows which statement to be true?
a. The patient will need a brief assessment at least every 4 hours. b. The patient will need a consistent, specialized examination every 8 hours that focuses on certain parameters. c. The patient will need a complete head-to-toe physical examination every 24 hours. d. Most patients require a minimal examination each shift unless they are in critical condition.
A nurse performing medical outreach in a developing country is assessing a client for signs and symptoms of bubonic plague. Which finding does the nurse know is characteristic of this condition?
A) Pulmonary congestion B) Swollen lymph nodes C) Evidence of an insect bite D) Hypotension
What is the main intended action of any type of diuretic drug?
a. Weight loss b. Potassium loss c. Increased urine output d. Decreased sense of thirst
A 3-month-old infant has had surgery to repair an inguinal hernia. The nurse is giving discharge instructions for care of the surgical site. Instructions should include:
1. Cleansing the surgical site by placing the infant in a bathtub twice a day. 2. After each diaper change, check to make sure the area is clean and dry. 3. Apply a dressing to the area to keep it clean. 4. Remove the stitches in one week.