It is recommended that people older than the age of 50 years take vitamin supplements, but it is important they take the proper type of supplement—namely, "50+" or "mature" multivitamin supplement formulas—because they usually contain
what? A) Less iron B) More zinc C) Less vitamin B12 D) More calcium
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"Mature" or "50+" formulas usually have less iron and vitamin K. While seniors do need less iron, the need for vitamin K does not decrease with aging.
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a. Prolonged vomiting, excessive suctioning, increased antacid consumption b. Hyperventilation c. Vasovagal dysfunction d. None of the above
What type of tissue is the smooth outer layer of the heart wall where the coronary arteries are located??
A) Epicardium B) Atrium C) Endocardium D) Myocardium
While developing a conference for adolescents, the nurse prepares a handout describing socioeconomic and cultural factors that contribute to adolescent pregnancy. Which information should the nurse include in the handout?
1. Poverty is a major risk factor for teen pregnancy. 2. All cultures share an aversion to early pregnancy. 3. A child born to a teenage mother is at a lower risk for teen pregnancy. 4. The younger the teen when she first gets pregnant, the less likely she is to have another pregnancy in her teens.
Calculate the milliliters per hour of heparin required for the continuous infusion. Order: Begin a heparin drip per the facility's protocol. The patient's weight is 96 kg
Heparin Protocol Bolus: Heparin 80 units/kg Infusion: Heparin 18 units/kg/h using a concentration of heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL of NS (100 units/mL)