Should Mr. Y take a vitamin and mineral supplement? Why or why not?
Yes. This procedure is stressful and would increase his requirements. His reduced caloric intake makes it difficult for him to obtain all the vitamins and minerals he needs in his diet.
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A) give pain medication. B) identify the underlying cause. C) monitor vital signs. D) obtain laboratory values, including drug screens.
The nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas of pH, 7.30; PCO2, 50; and HCO3, 29. What result should the nurse document for this blood gas?
a. Fully compensated respiratory acidosis b. Partially compensated respiratory acidosis c. Fully compensated metabolic acidosis d. Partially compensated metabolic acidosis
The preceptor for a new nursing graduate determines that the nurse is most able to practice with caring and compassion when demonstrating which behaviors?
a. Describes methods used to decrease stress after working b. Makes inappropriate jokes in the lounge to relieve stress c. Routinely skips breaks to care for patients' special needs d. Understands that asking for a different assignment may be necessary
An individual is homozygous for a gene if the genes at corresponding loci on homologous chromosomes are the same and heterozygous for the gene if the genes are different
Indicate whether the statement is true or false