What is the most common cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA)?
a. Decreased dietary intake
b. Chronic blood loss
c. Vitamin deficiency
d. Autoimmune disease
Ans: b. Chronic blood loss
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A community health nurse determined exactly how many cases of a particular disease were currently occurring in the community. Which of the following actions should the nurse take before determining what interventions should be planned?
a. Analyze whether the disease was a priority to the nurse's agency b. Compare the current rate with the previous rate of disease c. Determine what resources are available to intervene d. Share the findings with the public health agency leadership
The nurse is unable to aspirate any residual volume from the patient who receives intestinal tube feedings at a rate of 200 mL every 6 hours by intermittent gavage. Which action should the nurse implement?
a. Insert a nasogastric tube. b. Withhold the next feeding. c. Notify the patient's healthcare provider. d. Administer the next feeding.
A client recovering from a stroke is being discharged on oral warfarin sodium (Coumadin). During discharge teaching, which statement by the client would reflect an understanding of the effects of this medication?
1. "I will stop taking this medicine if I notice any bruising.". 2. "I will not eat spinach while I'm taking this medicine.". 3. "It will be okay for me to eat anything, as long as it is low-fat.". 4. "I'll check my blood pressure frequently while taking this medication.".
Which of the following is the most common type of mistreatment of children?
a. physical abuse c. sexual abuse b. neglect d. emotional maltreatment