Inadequate intake of which nutrient during the first few weeks of pregnancy is associated with

spinal cord defects in the fetus?

A) iron B) calcium C) folate D) protein


C

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Ronald has a waist circumference of 43 inches, a fasting blood glucose of 102 mg/dL, a blood pressure of 140/90, and a blood triglyceride level of 200 mg/dL. Which health problem does Ronald most likely have?

a. type 2 diabetes b. fatty liver disease c. type 1 diabetes d. metabolic syndrome e. prediabetes

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A patient with an ileostomy complains about excessive odor. What information would the nurse suspect as revealing a cause for this?

a. The patient eats yogurt for breakfast every morning. b. The patient smokes. c. The patient eats eggs for breakfast every morning. d. The patient consumes cranberry juice regularly.

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A patient's right to make decisions concerning his or her own well-being is called:

a. patient autonomy. b. informed consent. c. beneficence. d. distributive justice.

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All baking powders contain:

a. sodium bicarbonate b. tartrate c. phosphate d. acetate

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