Which statement made to a nurse about how calcium is used by the human body indicates that more teaching is necessary?
A) "Taking too much calcium can cause milk-alkali syndrome."
B) "Calcium acts like vitamin K in causing clots."
C) "About 1% of calcium is in blood and 99% in bones."
D) "Calcium can be found in animal and vegetable sources."
B) "Calcium acts like vitamin K in causing clots."
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1. "I want to be tested to see if I have it as well." 2. "I knew something was not right." 3. "I wish we had not had children." 4. "What could we have done to prevent it?"
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1. It is normal for this patient. 2. It is evidence that the patient is dehydrated. 3. It is evidence that the patient is overhydrated. 4. It is indicative of pending renal failure.
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should the nurse consult for an informational interview? A) Medical pool services B) Nurse's registry C) Human resources department D) Employee health services