The nurse compares the nutrient requirements of an adolescent with those of a pregnant client. Which nutrient should the nurse identify as having different requirements for these populations?
a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Folic acid
d. Vitamin C
b. Calcium
An adolescent requires 1,300 mg calcium/day as linear height and bone mass gains are crucial in this age span. Recommended calcium intake for a healthy pregnancy adult is 1,000 mg/day. Recommended daily intake of iron, folic acid and vitamin C are the same in both adolescents and adults.
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A) A client admitted with an injury to the right great toe. B) A client admitted with a chest wall injury. C) A client admitted with a traumatic brain injury. D) A client admitted for a right femoral head fracture.
Which of the following best describes ideal primary health care?
a. Based on a multidisciplinary group of health care providers that work as a team b. Essential care available to all community members, which encourages self-management c. Focused on health promotion and disease prevention for everyone enrolled in the health center d. Local efforts to meet the Declaration of Alma Ata principles
When assessing a community's needs, which of the following would the nurse most likely complete first?
A) Familiarization assessment B) Problem-oriented assessment C) Community subsystem assessment D) Comprehensive assessment
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)