The nurse is providing instructions to a pregnant client visiting the antenatal clinic about foods that are rich in folic acid. The nurse would encourage the client to increase intake of which of the following foods that are highest in folic acid?
1. Cheese
2. Chicken
3. Rice
4. Green leafy vegetables
4
Rationale: Of the choices available, green leafy vegetables are highest in folic acid. Other sources of folic acid include whole grains, fruits, liver, dried peas, and beans. Chicken, rice, and cheese are not high in folic acid. Cheese is high in calcium, and rice and chicken are good sources of iron.
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The nurse would advise a group of diabetic clients that primary prevention for CHD can be achieved by keeping their fasting blood sugar levels below
a. 56 mg/dl. b. 72 mg/dl. c. 105 mg/dl. d. 126 mg/dl.
A student nurse has been assigned to the newborn unit for clinical. The student is reviewing information about fontanels. What information does the student nurse include in the preconference presentation on fontanels?
1 . Fontanels allow growth of the infant's head 2 . Fontanels permit the skull of the infant to change shape 3 . Fontanels are the firm area of the skull upon palpation 4 . Fontanels allow the newborn to pass through the birth canal A) 1, 2, 3 B) 1, 2, 4 C) 1, 3, 4 D) 2, 3, 4
Chemicals in the brain that produce effects similar to morphine and other opium derived drugs are called __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).