A nurse provides patient education about calcium supplements and food-drug interactions
The nurse asks the patient, "Which foods, when taken with calcium supplements, interfere with cal-cium absorption?" Which responses indicate that the patient has understood the teaching? (Select all that apply.) a. Bran and whole grain cereals
b. Spinach
c. Beets
d. Peas and lima beans
e. Oranges and apples
A, B, C
Foods that suppress calcium absorption include bran, whole grain cereals, beets, rhubarb, Swiss chard, and spinach. Oral calcium should not be administered with these foods.
Legumes (eg, peas and beans) and fruits (eg, apples and oranges) do not affect calcium absorp-tion.
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A parent calls the pediatric clinic to make an appointment for her child who complains of periumbilical pain that has progressed to right lower quadrant pain. Later the parent calls to cancel the appointment, stating that the pain went away spontaneously
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As the nurse working in the clinic, should you run a pregnancy test?
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