The nurse is teaching the parents of a young child with iron deficiency anemia about nutrition. What food would the nurse emphasize as being a rich source of iron?

a. An egg white
b. Cream of Wheat
c. A banana
d. A carrot


ANS: B
Good nutritional sources of iron include boiled egg yolk, liver, green leafy vegetables, Cream of Wheat, dried fruits, beans, nuts, and whole-grain breads.

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Which findings would the nurse expect when assessing a woman with polycystic ovary syndrome?

A) Acanthosis nigricans and small ovaries B) Hirsutism and acne C) Hypotension and linea nigra D) Enlarged ovaries and lack of body hair

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__________ is a general term that refers to an inflammation of the skin

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Characteristics of a good table include what? (Select all that apply.)

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