He nurse cautions the older adult against taking excess vitamin supplements because some vitamins can be retained in fatty tissue and cause liver damage, including vitamin(s) __________. (Select all that apply.)
a. A
b. B6
c. C
d. D
e. E
ANS: A, D, E
Excess fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and E can be retained in fatty tissue and result in hepatic damage.
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" What nursing diagnosis is suggested by the woman's statement? A) Deficient knowledge related to drug and herbal effects during pregnancy B) Health-seeking behaviors related to protection of fetal health C) Acute confusion related to the potential teratogenic effects of herbs D) Effective therapeutic regimen management related to use of herbs rather than drugs
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A patient with a traumatic brain injury is given IV phenytoin to prevent seizures. Three days after the drug is started, the patient develops a red, vesicular rash on her trunk. What is the most appropriate collaborative intervention?
A) Administer an antihistamine. B) Discontinue phenytoin. C) Evaluate for contact dermatitis. D) Place in contact isolation.
The nurse on the pediatric unit is caring for a 10-year-old boy with a diagnosis of hemophilia. The nurse knows that a priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with hemophilia is what?
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