A nursing instructor has completed a lecture on vitamins and minerals needed during pregnancy. To determine the students' understanding she developed a short quiz
One of the questions asked the students to identify the toxic effects of too much calcium. Which response by the students would indicate that further clarification is needed? (Select all that apply.) a. Coma d. Shock
b. Convulsions e. Deposits in joints an soft tissue
c. Kidney stones f. May inhibit iron and zinc absorption
A, B, D
If the students responded coma, convulsions, and shock, further clarification is needed. These are indications of the toxic effect of excess iron. The toxic effects of excess calcium would include kidney stones, deposits in joints and soft tissue; and possible inhibition of iron and zinc absorption.
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The first priority in helping the client is his 1. inability to eat. 2. social isolation. 3. shortness of breath. 4. complaints of fatigue.
The nurse would know care for a stage II pressure ulcer is achieving the desired goal when:
a. The ulcer is completely healed with minimal scarring b. The patient reports no pain at the site c. A minimal amount of drainage is noted d. The wound bed contains 100% granulated tissue
A person receiving healthcare insurance from his employer knows that he should check the approved list of contracted healthcare providers before seeking services in order to receive them at a lower cost
What type of insurance is most likely involved? A) Medicaid C) health maintenance organization B) preferred provider organization D) long-term care insurance
When selecting NANDA diagnoses appropriate for a specific client, the nurse independently assesses for which of the following types of problems?
a. physical illnesses b. psychiatric diagnoses as listed in the DSM-IV c. ineffective areas of function d. physical health problems as listed in the ICD-9-CM