The nurse is caring for a child who receives all nutrition parenterally. The nurse will be alert for signs of a deficiency of which mineral in this child?
a. Chromium
b. Copper
c. Iron
d. Zinc
ANS: D
Patients on long-term parenteral nutrition are at risk for zinc deficiency.
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A community health nurse is involved in a project to evaluate the health of a city. Which of the following findings would suggest that the city would most likely need additional programs?
A) Citizens are actively involved in the city's department of recreation and after-school programs. B) A project to build affordable housing developments and communities is nearing completion. C) Approximately one third of the people are unemployed due to the recent closure of an automobile factory. D) Several new recreational facilities for adults and children have been built.
After attending a group, which statement by a patient shows evidence of benefits associated with universality?
a. "I've learned to identify my anxious feelings." b. "The group really gave me the support to change." c. "I've learned that I can be helpful to others." d. "My problems are not unique. I'm not alone."
The nurse is attending a continuing education program. The clinical competency that will be supported by this educational program would be:
1. advocacy. 2. moral agency. 3. diversity. 4. facilitation of learning.
Pediatrics as a medical specialty focuses on:
a. Preventive medicine b. Parental education c. Treatment and care of children d. Inoculations against communicable diseases