Some chemical reactions within the body create free radicals. These free radicals destroy cells in our body. Some vitamins act as antioxidants to prevent this destruction of cells by free radicals. Which vitamin is a major antioxidant?
A) Vitamin B6 B) Thiamin C) Folate D) Vitamin C
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Vitamins that function as major antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene. Each has a slightly different role in the body.
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The recommended daily dosage for a child who weighs more than 12 kg is 5 mg/kg/day in four divided doses. The recommended daily dosage for a child weighing 50 lb would be _______________
a. 60 mg b. 113.5 mg c. 28.38 mg d. 250 mg
The nurse is teaching the student nurse how to communicate effectively with children. Which one of the following methods would the nurse recommend?
A) Position self above the child's level to denote authority. B) If possible, communicate with the child apart from the parent. C) Direct questions and explanations to the child. D) Use the medical terms for body parts and medical care.
The nurse is conducting medication education for patients with hypertension. The focus of the education is on enhancing the absorption of their medications
The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patients make which statement? 1. "We can safely take the drug for at least 6 months beyond the expiration date." 2. "We don't need to worry about storage of the drug, it won't lose potency." 3. "We should not take our medications with milk or dairy products." 4. "We need to be careful about taking the medication with certain foods."
A nurse is reviewing the lab reports of a 24-hours postpartum patient. The admission hematocrit was 41%, and the current hematocrit is 30%. What should be the initial nursing action in response to this report?
1. Notify the lab for another blood draw to verify accuracy of the report. 2. Increase intravenous infusion rate. 3. Report the lab values to the physician or midwife. 4. Administer 2 units of typed and cross-matched blood.