Minerals are similar to vitamins in that both:
1. Provide no energy
2. Are organic substances
3. Become part of the structure of the body
4. Enter into chemical reactions in the body
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Mrs. D, a resident in a nursing home, is considered noncompliant by many of the staff because she refuses to eat some of the food, which is nourishing and has been carefully planned by a dietitian. Most other residents have no objection to the meals
In addition, Mrs. D sometimes skips exercise classes. On the other hand, she takes all her medicines, and she gets along well with the other residents, to whom she tells risqué jokes. In what area is Mrs. D coping successfully? A) Diet B) Assertiveness C) Exercise D) Compliance
Random selection of 300 subjects yields a sample, but demographic analysis of that sample reveals that there are 99 teachers in the sample, despite the fact that there are far fewer than 33% teachers in the total sample. The sample can be said to be
a. Biased b. Controlled c. Multicausal d. Based on probability
Which of the following may be present in the patient with significant fluid volume overload? (Select all that apply.)
a. S3 or S4 may develop. b. Distention of the hand veins will disappear if the hand is elevated. c. When testing the quality of skin turgor, the skin will not return to the normal position for several seconds. d. Tachycardia with hypotension may be present. e. Dependent edema may be present.
A patient with diabetes and hypothyroidism is being admitted to an assisted living facility
During the admission assessment, the patient reports difficulty falling asleep. The nurse shows an understanding of sleep dysfunction and the older patient when asking: a. "Have you ever been prescribed a sleeping medication?" b. "How do you feel about leaving your home to live here?" c. "How long have you been a diabetic?" d. "Are you taking medication for your thy-roid problem?