Fatty acids are either essential or non-essential. What makes some fatty acids essential?
A) They are only found in fish.
B) They are saturated fatty acids.
C) They cannot be synthesized by the body.
D) They are found only in animal products.
C
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At 32 weeks' gestation, a woman is scheduled for a second nonstress test (following the one she had at 28 weeks' gestation). Which response by the client would indicate an adequate understanding of this procedure?
1. "I can't get up and walk around during the test." 2. "I'll have an IV started before the test." 3. "I must avoid drinks containing caffeine for 24 hours before the test." 4. "I need to have a full bladder for this test."
Excitotoxicity in persons diagnosed with TBIs is associated primarily with which neurotransmitter?
a. Norepinephrine b. Glutamate c. Dopamine d. Serotonin
A client has been taking large amounts of over-the-counter niacin to lower cholesterol. When assessing the client, which of the following symptoms would be of most concern to the nurse?
1. Heartburn and abdominal discomfort 2. Pale skin 3. Episodic diarrhea 4. A sense of spreading warmth and flushing
You can assist the depressed patient by
A. showing pity for the patient. B. reinforcing the patient's self-esteem. C. giving antidepressant drugs. D. leaving her alone for a while.