A client tells the nurse that he limits the amount of milk and eggs he provides his school-age child since the child often experiences stomachaches after eating these items
The nurse realizes this child is at risk for problems with bone and tooth development because of which vitamin deficiency?
a. Vitamin A c. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B d. Vitamin D
ANS: D
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The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the intensive care unit after incurring a basilar skull fracture. Which complication of this injury does the nurse monitor for?
a. Aspiration b. Hemorrhage c. Pulmonary embolus d. Myocardial infarction
The current high cost of health care in the United States is most likely a result of:
1. early postpartum discharge policies. 2. midwifery care. 3. involvement of nurses in the politics of cost containment. 4. emphasis of high technology in care.
There is one opening in the schedule at the dermatology clinic, and 4 patients are seeking appointments today. Which patient will the nurse schedule for the available opening?
a. 38-year old with a 7-mm nevus on the face that has recently become darker b. 62-year-old with multiple small, soft, pedunculated papules in both axillary areas c. 42-year-old with complaints of itching after using topical fluorouracil on the nose d. 50-year-old with concerns about skin redness after having a chemical peel 3 days ago
Which statement best reflects the position taken by the Joint Commission on mandated staffing ratios?
A) Supportive, arguing that more states should follow California's model B) Criticism that ratios as not flexible enough due to failure to address diversity of U.S. hospitals C) Watchful waiting by other states until California's experience can be fully evaluated D) Direct opposition to the implementation because of the current nursing shortage