Mrs. Wade is a 51-year-old patient who presents for a follow-up visit. In reviewing her nutritional history and diagnostic studies, you have diagnosed her with osteoporosis. Deficiency of which micronutrient is implicated in osteoporosis?
a. Phosphorus
b. Calcium
c. Iron
d. Zinc
B
Ninety-nine percent of bone is composed of calcium. A deficiency in calcium would lead to os-teoporosis. Phosphorus deficiency is rare. Iron deficiency results in pallor, lethargy, anorexia, and hypochromic microcytic anemia. Zinc deficiency results in decreased wound healing, hypo-gonadism, anemia, hair loss, diarrhea, and altered taste.
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A nurse wishes to practice according to the latest findings in social genomics research. Which situations exemplify those findings?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The nurse straightens the client's hospital room and picks up clutter on every visit. 2. The nurse asks to be included in a committee charged with the task of individualizing client meals. 3. The nurse takes on extra shifts as often as possible. 4. The nurse often asks the client's family if they are comfortable or need anything. 5. The nurse frequently pauses through the day for a few moments of calm breathing.
A nurse researcher investigating treatment options to decrease the risk of developing hypertension should consider which genetic information?
1. The genes responsible for most hypertension have been identified through candidate gene studies. 2. Many of the genes responsible for familial hypertension are also responsible for essential hypertension. 3. Hypertension is the disease process that exemplifies how complete knowledge of genetic transmission can be used to control progression. 4. GWAS of hypertension identified numerous genetic foci not previously associated with hypertension.
A nurse counsels a couple on sex-linked disorders. Both the man and the woman are carriers of the disorder. They ask the nurse how this disorder will affect any children they might have. What is the nurse's best response?
1. "If you have a daughter, she will not be affected." 2. "Your son will be affected because the father has the disorder." 3. "There is a 25% chance that your son will have the disorder because the mother has the disorder." 4. "There is a 50% chance that your son will be a carrier only."
Which are characteristic of physical development of a 30-month-old child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Birth weight has doubled. b. Primary dentition is complete. c. Sphincter control is achieved. d. Anterior fontanel is open. e. Length from birth is doubled. f. Left or right handedness is established.