A deficiency of which vitamin can cause rickets and osteomalacia?
a. Vitamin A.
b. Vitamin B3.
c. Vitamin C.
d. Vitamin D.
d
Vitamin D is essential for proper bone development.
Rickets is a disorder that is categorised by stunted growth
due to the failure of the bone to mineralise (osteomalacia).
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1. Preponderance of evidence 2. Clear and convincing evidence 3. Evidence beyond a reasonable doubt 4. Voir dire evidence
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The best advice for the peer to give would be a. "Just keep trying. Things are bound to get better." b. "Make an appointment to talk about this with the instructor." c. "Go see the program director and explain that you're being harassed." d. "Ask another instructor for help with your skills so you'll be better prepared."
A physician writes an order to discontinue a nasogastric (NG) tube. When discontinuing the NG tube, the nurse should
1. Slowly withdraw the tube from the patient's nose. 2. Show the removed tube to the patient and his or her spouse. 3. Instill 10 to 20 mL of air into the NG tube's main lumen. 4. Instruct the patient to breathe deeply while removing the tube.
The nurse notes that a narcotic is to be administered "per epidural cath." The nurse; however, does not know how to perform this procedure. Which aspect of the implementation process should be followed?
1. Seek assistance 2. Reassess the client 3. Use interpersonal skills 4. Critical decision making