A patient has a vitamin A deficiency. The nurse realizes that which of the following minerals would aid in the absorption of this vitamin?
a. Copper c. Iron
b. Zinc d. Iodine
B
Zinc aids in the absorption of vitamin A. Copper and iron are needed for hemoglobin formation. Iodine is the basic component of thyroid hormones.
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Besides an intimate partner, the nurse identifies that this woman is most likely to grieve for the loss of which area of her life? a. Self-confidence b. Economic security c. Status in community d. Intellectual stimulation
A client who has an indwelling urinary catheter develops increased sediment in the drainage tubing, and a catheter irrigation is prescribed
Before the irrigating solution is introduced into the catheter, the nurse must FIRST do which of the following actions? a. Insert the tip of the irrigating syringe into the catheter; then fill it with 60 cc of solution. b. Disinfect the connection between the catheter and drainage tubing before separating them. c. Separate the catheter and drainage tubing, and let the catheter drain to empty the bladder. d. Remove the current catheter; then reinsert another catheter before starting the procedure.
Which information about an 80-year-old man at the senior center is of most concern to the nurse?
a. Decreased appetite b. Unintended weight loss c. Difficulty chewing food d. Complaints of indigestion
Suicide risk is highest among clients who have been diagnosed with which of the following?
A) Borderline personality disorder B) Paranoid personality disorder C) Schizoid personality disorder D) Obsessive–compulsive personality disorder