What dietary supplement is used to treat anemia?

a. ferrous sulfate
b. tumeric
c. zinc
d. echinacea


Ans: a. ferrous sulfate

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An older patient consistently rates pain as being a 6 on a scale from 0 to 10 even after receiving pain medication every 6 hours. What should the nurse realize the patient is at risk for developing? (Select all that apply.)

A) Depression B) Heart disease C) Hopelessness D) Kidney stones E) Spiritual distress

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The nurse is teaching a client about risk factors for stroke and should include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. does not smoke d. cholesterol level of 198 b. obesity e. blood pressure of 128/80 c. diabetes f. regular exercise

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The nurse is caring for a client who was involved in an automobile accident and sustained multiple trauma. The client has a Volkmann's contracture to the right hand. What objective data does the nurse document related to this finding?

A) Extension of the fingers of the right hand B) Nodules on the knuckles of the third and fourth finger C) Clawlike deformity of the right hand without ability to extend fingers D) Dislocation of the fingers

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The nurse practitioner at a metropolitan college is seeing a 20-year-old student who presents at the student health center during finals week with vague complaints of "stomach problems."

The student tells the nurse practitioner that she broke up with her boyfriend in the first week of the semester and has not been feeling well or doing well in school since. What would the nurse practitioner be aware of? A) The "stomach problems," may be cardiac related and she could be in danger. B) The boyfriend is the core issue, and a plan of care that addresses his influence is important. C) The girl is probably not telling the truth and could be in an abusive relationship. D) The "stomach problems" are likely related to stress and depression.

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