Women over the age of 50 should be advised to take dietary supplements because they do not always choose foods that provide an optimum intake of nutritious food
What dietary supplements are women especially advised to take to prevent morbidity associated with osteoporotic fractures?
A) Calcium and vitamin C
B) Vitamin A and potassium
C) Vitamin B6 and phosphorous
D) Calcium and vitamin D
Ans: D
Feedback: Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may be helpful in reducing bone loss and preventing the morbidity associated with osteoporotic fractures. Options A, B, and C are detractors for this question.
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The nurse has administered adenosine (Adenocard). What is the expected therapeutic response?
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Nursing research is vital to do which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
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A client is recovering from abdominal surgery. Before reviewing the discharge plan with the client, which intervention by a nurse would most likely maximize the learning process?
A) Assessing pain level and medicating if needed B) Assessing and documenting temperature C) Assessing skin turgor and hydrating if needed D) Assessing lighting in the room and adjusting as necessary