A client tells the nurse that he is anemic because of a "poor diet." Which deficiencies cause nutritional anemias? (Select all that apply.)
1. Iron deficiency
2. Folic acid deficiency
3. Vitamin C deficiency
4. Vitamin D deficiency
5. Vitamin A deficiency
6. Vitamin B-12 deficiency
1, 2, 6
Nutritional anemias can be caused by deficiencies in iron, folic acid, or vitamin B-12. A vitamin D deficiency can cause osteomalacia or rickets. Vitamin C or vitamin A deficiencies do not cause anemia.
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Which information obtained by the nurse in the endocrine clinic about a patient who has been taking prednisone (Deltasone) 40 mg daily for 3 weeks is most important to report to the health care provider?
a. Patient's blood pressure is 148/94 mm Hg. b. Patient has bilateral 2+ pitting ankle edema. c. Patient stopped taking the medication 2 days ago. d. Patient has not been taking the prescribed vitamin D.
The ultimate responsibility for an LPN/LVN remaining current in the nursing profession lies with
a. the state board of nursing. b. the employing agency. c. nursing organizations. d. the individual nurse.
The client asks the nurse how nitroglycerin should be stored while traveling. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "You can protect it from heat by placing the bottle in an ice chest." b. "It's best to keep it in its original container away from heat and light." c. "You can put a few tablets in a resealable bag and carry it in your pocket." d. "It's best to lock them in the glove compartment to keep them away from heat and light."
During an assessment of an 80-year-old patient, the nurse notices the following: an inability to identify vibrations at her ankle and to identify the position of her big toe, a slower and more deliberate gait, and a slightly impaired tactile sensation
All other neurologic findings are normal. The nurse should interpret that these findings indicate: a. CN dysfunction. b. Lesion in the cerebral cortex. c. Normal changes attributable to aging. d. Demyelination of nerves attributable to a lesion.