A common cause of folate deficiency in adults is:
1. alcoholism.
2. sprue.
3. gastrectomy.
4. peptic ulcer disease.
Correct Answer: 1
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As a nurse inserts a nasogastric (NG) tube, a patient gags and coughs continually and does not appear able to stop. The nurse should
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