To enhance the absorption of iron preparations, the home health nurse would recommend that the child be given: (Select all that apply.)
a. Orange juice
b. Tomatoes
c. Potatoes
d. Dried apricots
e. Prunes
A, B, D, E
Foods that are high in vitamin C help with the absorption of iron. Potatoes are not high in vitamin C.
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The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks the nurse, "My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?" Select the nurse's best reply
a. "This test uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problem areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?" b. "PET means positron-emission tomography. An injection is given and images are taken. It shows blood flow and activity in the brain." c. "A PET scan passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain-wave activity. It can help diagnose seizures." d. "It's a special type of x-ray that shows structures of the brain and whether there has ever been a brain injury."
Which of the following statements best describes how the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 became a pivotal point in the history of nursing education in the United States?
a. Florence Nightingale's work on sanitation and its relationship to mortality rates was finally recognized. b. The organization today known as the NLN was formed to address issues in nursing education. c. The American Nurses Association (ANA) was formed to oversee nursing education in the United States. d. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) was formed to enhance collaboration between practicing nurses and educators.
A community mental health nurse is often a member of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team. An example of a nursing intervention that focuses on the primary concentration of care for such a team is:
a. providing medication education to all patients. b. volunteering to counsel homeless abused women. c. involving a patient in the various aspects of his or her discharge planning. d. conducting a support group for patients recovering from depression.
cancer cells go through stages of development. What accurately describe the stage of promotion? (select all)
a. obesity is an example of a promoting factor b. the stage is characterized by increased growth rate and metastasis c. withdrawal of promoting factors will reduce the risk of cancer development d. tobacco smoke is a complete carcinogen that is capable of both initiation and promotion e. promotion is the stage of cancer development in which there is an irreversible alteration in the cells DNA