The nurse is discussing with the nutrition class which dietary supplements older adults need to take. Which supplement is needed by older adults?
A) Vitamin B6 B) Vitamin K C) Vitamin D D) Niacin
C
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A study showed that the use of supplements significantly improved the status of several vitamins in elderly people, particularly for vitamins B1, B2, B12, folate, and vitamin D.
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a. metabolic acidosis b. metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis c. respiratory acidosis d. respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis
A patient diagnosed with mild diffuse axonal injury is being admitted to the intensive care unit. The nurse would anticipate which assessment findings?
1. The accident causing this injury occurred several weeks ago. 2. There are symptoms that are similar to those demonstrated by a patient who sustained a concussion. 3. There is dilation of the pupils for several hours post injury. 4. There is presence of coma that may last for an extended period of time.
A 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache. To assess for sinus tenderness, you should palpate over the:
a. sphenoid and frontal sinuses. b. maxillary and frontal sinuses. c. maxillary sinuses only. d. sphenoid sinuses only.
A client has been diagnosed with a full-thickness burn injury to the hands and arms. Which of the following characteristics would the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
1. Blanches with fingertip pressure 2. Charred vessels visible under eschar 3. Many blisters that increase in size 4. Nerve endings dead 5. No edema 6. Very painful