Children who have a deficiency of vitamin D may present with bowed legs and protruding abdomens, a condition known as ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


rickets

Rickets is a vitamin D deficiency in children that presents with bowed legs and protruding abdomens.

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The measurable outcome that should guide the patient's discharge plan of care should be the patient's ability to: A) Be responsible for herself B) Meet developmental way points C) Demonstrate self-care abilities D) Provide evidence of follow-through on the plan of care

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When should the nurse instruct an older patient with asthma to use a peak flow meter? Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. After eating dinner in the evening 2. If feeling like cold symptoms are occurring 3. When wheezing or tightness in the chest occurs 4. In the morning after awakening and between noon and 2 p.m. 5. Every day for the first 2 weeks when medication treatment changes

Nursing

Six drams equals ________ teaspoon(s)

A. 1 B. 12 C. 6 D. 0.5

Nursing

Numeracy is ______.

a. all about numbers b. an important part of all nursing practice c. not relevant to the nursing student , only relevant for the Registered Nurse d. not important in nursing practice

Nursing