Osteoporosis may result from a lack of calcium in the body and from a deficiency in
a. Sodium
b. Zinc
c. Selenium
d. Fluoride
D
Although it is well known that a deficiency in calcium plays a role in the development of osteoporosis, it is not so well known that a lack of fluoride can also result in osteoporosis. Fluoride plays a significant role in bone and dental integrity. Although all the other minerals listed are important to normal body functioning, fluoride is specifically linked to bone metabolism.
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In phenomenology, often the review of the literature is conducted after data analysis is complete. What is the reason for this? (Select all that apply.)
a. The data analysis phase of phenomenology includes a literature review. b. Phenomenology is data-free, and analyses are based only on the interpretation of the researcher. c. Some phenomenologists do believe that one can "bracket" what is known, in order to perform an unbiased analysis, but it seems pointless to absorb information just to then put it aside, so literature review is usually postponed. d. Some phenomenologists don't believe that one can "bracket" what is known, in order to perform an unbiased analysis of the data, so they try to minimize what they read about the topic of the study until data analysis is complete. e. The review of the literature provides an objective cross-check for the researcher's interpretation.
Accrediting agencies require that staff demonstrate competency in their jobs. Annual competency of mandatory skills is evaluated. Which of the following skills should be demonstrated annually in the ICU setting as mandated by accrediting agencies?
a. ACLS b. Fire safety c. HIPAA d. Infection prevention
Which class of drugs should the nurse instruct the patient starting opioids to avoid because of the risk of worsening respiratory depression?
1. Antihypertensives 2. Benzodiazepines 3. Antacids 4. Oral antidiabetics
On the first postpartum day, the nurse teaches a client about breastfeeding. Two hours later, the mother seems to remember very little of the teaching. What should the nurse identify as the reason for the client's memory lapse?
1. Epidural anesthesia 2. The taking-in phase 3. The taking-hold phase 4. Postpartum hemorrhage