A client is concerned she is not getting enough vitamin D in her diet. The nurse explains how we obtain vitamin D and explains that synthesis can be impaired by all of the following, except for?
A) Low calcium intake B) Sunscreens C) Aging D) Dense clouds
A
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The primary function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood concentrations of calcium and phosphorus. The body has the potential to produce all the vitamin D it needs if exposure to sunlight is optimal and liver and kidney functions are normal.
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The nurse is reinforcing patient teaching on the characteristics of scleroderma. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Tissue inflammation caused by abnormal antibodies." b. "Butterfly rash." c. "Taut, shiny skin." d. "Pitting edema." e. "Telangiectasia." f. "Muscle weakness."
Which situation reflects the primary service provided by home health care?
1. The physical therapy assistant performs range-of-motion exercises three times each week. 2. The nurse changes the client's abdominal dressing daily. 3. Oxygen is provided in the home and managed by a durable medical equipment company. 4. Diabetic testing supplies are delivered to the client's home each month.
Which of these terms refers to the ability of a microorganism to produce disease?
a. colonization c. pathogenicity b. convalescence d. virulence
Sampling in research may be defined as:
a. insurance that each person has a chance of being included in the study. b. establishment of criteria for eligibility to participate in a study. c. identification of the population in which the researcher is interested. d. selection of a subset of a population to represent the whole population.