Analyze MK's nutritional intake and name the possible vitamin and mineral deficiencies that could exist
All vitamins and minerals are questionable, but vitamins A, D, and C, and iron, zinc, and calcium are of special concern. [You may want to direct this question to specific vitamins or minerals you emphasize in class.]
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The nurse working in the pediatric clinic performs many activities. Which of these nursing activities can be classified promoting health promotion and maintenance? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Administering the flu vaccine to infants from 6 to 23 months of age 2. Administering an antibiotic to a child with a diagnosis of acute otitis media 3. Teaching parents how to perform pulmonary drainage and cupping on their child with a respiratory infection 4. Instructing adolescents how to use dental floss 5. Discussing of daily feeding schedules for infants
Jose has switched to the night shift from the evening shift so that he has more time to spend with his family. However, he is finding it difficult to sleep during the day. His wife asks him to do numerous tasks around the house while he is at home
The lack of sleep is beginning to affect his job performance, and he has made several medication errors over the past month. His evaluation is a month away. The best approach for the nurse manager to take in this situation would be to: A) Wait until his evaluation in a month B) Ask the night supervisor to speak with him C) Schedule a meeting with Jose for the next morning D) Ignore the situation because the manager knows Jose will improve
The nurse teaches a postpartum client how to do Kegel exercises for which reason?
A) Reduce lochia B) Promote uterine involution C) Improve pelvic floor tone D) Alleviate perineal pain
A pregnant woman asks the nurse about whether a medication is safe to take during pregnancy. The nurse notes that the drug has a low molecular weight. Based on this drug characteristic, the nurse understands that this drug
a. can cause greater gastrointestinal distress and hyperemesis. b. has reduced renal elimination resulting in toxicity. c. is more sensitive to metabolism by circulating maternal hormones. d. will be more likely to cross the placenta and affect the fetus.