Which feature is characteristic of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia but not characteristic of folic acid deficiency anemia?
A. Weight loss
B. Smooth, beefy-red tongue
C. Macrocytic red blood cells
D. Paresthesias of the hands and feet
D
Vitamin B12 is essential for peripheral nervous system function (folic acid is not). Clients defi-cient in B12 will manifest nervous system problems, such as paresthesias, in addition to weight loss, fatigue, glossitis, pallor, and jaundice.
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The nurse is caring for an older client who experienced a hip replacement surgery 10 hours ago. Which intervention will help minimize this client's risk of developing deliri-um?
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a. Splint the legs to prevent movement. b. Observe wounds for signs of infection. c. Monitor closely for manifestations of shock. d. Examine dressings for indications of bleeding.
Neuman's system suggests that __________________ is/are activated after the normal line of defense is penetrated by stressors
A. The flexible line of defense B. The accordion line of defense C. Client resistance factors D. Lines of resistance