A child in renal failure is prescribed aluminum hydroxide gel but does not like the taste of it. You would explain to him that the purpose of this is to
A) reduce absorption of phosphorus from the GI tract.
B) assist with the absorption of calcium.
C) prevent GI ulceration.
D) assist with elimination of potassium.
A
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Family members of a patient newly diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia state that they do not understand what caused the patient's illness. The nurse's response should be predicated on the:
a. neurobiological-genetic model. b. stress model. c. family theory model. d. developmental model.
Which of these persons would BEST represent an example of social wellness?
a. a single man who lives at home and seeks work b. a single woman who lives alone and is involved in professional organization activities c. a married man who works 16 hours a day d. a married woman who stays at home and homeschools her children
A patient with severe heart failure is discharged with a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. What technique do you teach the patient's spouse to use to avoid experiencing side effects when applying this drug?
a. Squeeze the ointment onto the special paper. b. Cleanse the skin before applying the drug. c. Rotate the drug application skin sites. d. Wear a pair of disposable gloves.
List the functions of vitamin D.
What will be an ideal response?