A client is diagnosed with pernicious anemia. The client wants to know the reason for
his condition. What should be the nurse's response?
A) "Lack of vitamin K causes pernicious anemia."
B) "Lack of vitamin B12 causes pernicious anemia."
C) "Lack of amino acids causes pernicious anemia."
D) "Lack of starch molecules causes pernicious anemia."
B
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A young mother is seen in the acute care clinic with her 6-month-old infant. It is May, and the family is planning to go to the beach for vacation. Which of the following aspects of patient teaching is most important?
A) You can begin solid foods this summer. B) Apply SPF 30 sunscreen before sun exposure. C) Be sure the baby wears a hat at the beach. D) Apply Neosporin to skin abrasions.
The nurse is caring for a client who had a laparoscopic cholecyctectomy three days ago. This phase of surgery is known as:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Preoperative phase 2. Intraoperative phase 3. Postoperative phase 4. Perioperative period 5. Emergency phase
__________ is a narrowing of the opening in the aortic valve when the valve cusps become stiff and rigid
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following does not describe the focus of acute care nursing?
a. acute care is aimed at disease detection in a presymptomatic stage b. acute care is a component of primary prevention c. acute care is aimed at preventing complica-tions in patients with symptomatic chronic disease d. acute care is a component of secondary prevention