Which of the following organs provides the final step in the activation of vitamin D?
1. Adrenal gland
2. Kidney
3. Liver
4. Skin
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The client's spouse becomes upset seeing health care providers in gowns and masks and demands they refrain from wearing them because it is confusing to the client and the spouse thinks the health care providers are scaring the client. The best response by the nurse to help the client and spouse would be to say a. "Has anyone explained the reason for the isolation to you?" b. "I understand you are upset, but we have to protect other clients from infection." c. "It's hospital policy and we all have to abide by the isolation precautions." d. "Let me show you the items we need when we come in the room."
The nurse is providing care to a patient with mysasthenia gravis (MG). The nurse would plan this care based on which characteristics of the disease? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Immunosuppressant therapy may be prescribed. 2. Exercise increases muscle strength. 3. Visual problems may be an early symptom. 4. Initial drug treatment often involves cholinesterase inhibitors. 5. Ptosis may be either unilateral or bilateral.
A nurse manager is educating unit staff on cultural competence. The manager knows that the teaching has been effective when one of the staff members states that cultural competence is (Select all that apply.)
a. "not important in health care.". b. "accepting and respecting cultural differ-ences.". c. "demonstrating knowledge of the patient's culture.". d. "demonstrating an understanding of the patient's culture.". e. "adapting care to be congruent with the patient's culture.".
Which statement about depression is correct?
a. Depression is uncommon in older persons. b. Depression in older persons is often over-diagnosed. c. Older persons with depression are often thought to have a cognitive disorder. d. Depression in older persons is not usually treated due to their age.