A young refugee from Uganda who recently arrived in the United States has been admitted to the critical care unit for treatment of severe infection of a sore on his leg. What nutrient should the nurse realize will be most deficient in this patient?
A) Protein
B) Lipids
C) Carbohydrates
D) Minerals
A
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A) Prenatal visits B) Ultrasound appointments C) Prenatal class information D) History taking and obtaining prenatal screening information
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1. The patient was taking Kava-Kava for anxiety. 2. The patient was taking Echinacea to treat cold symptoms. 3. The patient was taking St. John's wort for depression. 4. The patient was taking gingko biloba for memory problems.
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Which of the following statements regarding carcinoma of the penis is INCORRECT?
A. It is rare in circumcised males. B. Papilloma virus infection may predispose to development of penile carcinoma. C. Carcinoma cells secrete chorionic gonadotropin. D. It is treated by partial or complete resection of the penis.