The nurse explains that rickets, a deficiency disease that causes bony deformities, is caused by the inadequate supply of vitamin ______
ANS:
D
Rickets is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D.
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia. The patient has a BP 160/94, P 102, R 28, crackles in posterior lower lobes bilaterally, oxygen saturation 89%, and complains of shortness of breath upon exertion
The highest priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is: a. Activity intolerance b. Impaired gas exchange c. Ineffective cardiopulmonary tissue perfu-sion d. Self-care deficit: Bathing and hygiene
Telltale signs of chemical dependency in nurses include which of the following behaviors? (Select all that apply.)
a. Complaints by staff, students, and patients b. A greater number of injuries caused while moving patients c. Arriving early or staying late to assist in the narcotic count d. Frequent absenteeism after days off and for personal emergencies e. Increased visits to the employee health department or emergency room f. Work performance that consistently exceeds the expectations of the supervisor
What advice should an LPN/LVN use to adequately follow up an employment interview? (Select all that apply.)
a. Write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper praising the facility. b. Offer a written critique of the interview sent to the interviewer. c. Call the interviewer to inquire how the process is proceeding. d. Write a thank you letter for granting the interview.