Which vitamin deficiency may result in night blindness?
A. vitamin A
B. vitamin C
C. vitamin D
D. vitamin B1
Answer: A
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A patient exhibiting problems with his or her thyroid has been scheduled for a radioactive scan. From the following list of patients, what would the nurse question as to whether this would be a safe procedure for this patient?
A) An adult patient having an episode of wheezing from allergies B) A young female patient who has been trying to get pregnant C) A middle-aged male patient with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus D) An elderly patient who has a history of aortic stenosis
The health care provider prescribes 10 milliliters of medication to be administered to the child every 8 hours. The mother calls the clinic later in the day and asks how to measure 5 milliliters
The nurse would instruct the mother to administer how many teaspoons of the medication? ____ teaspoons Record the answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
The cornerstones of public health nursing practice:
1. Focus on the health of entire populations 2. Reflect community priorities and needs 3. Promote health through strategies driven by epidemiological evidence 4. Encompass the mental, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and environmental aspects of health.
A patient reports, "Last night I had several mixed drinks at a party. When I got home, I had difficulty falling sleep. I made two cups of herbal tea with valerian. This morning, I feel very groggy and have a headache." The nurse should explain that:
a. valerian should be delayed at least 1 hour after using alcohol to avoid side effects. b. valerian may increase sedation from other central nervous system depressants. c. herbal teas often cause nervous system side effects such as headaches. d. these feelings are actually a hangover from excessive alcohol intake.