Define the term fat-soluble vitamins.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins that are soluble in fat. Examples are vitamins A, D, E, and K.
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a. Report any ringing in the ears or dizziness. b. Report frequent nocturia. c. Elevate the affected extremity. d. Keep the head of the bed at 30 degrees.
The muscular walls of the bladder are able to stretch out and hold as much as ________ mL of urine.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The nurse is performing a physical examination on a 58-year-old patient. The nurse will most likely find that the patient of this age is experiencing which one of the following physiological changes related to normal aging?
a. Reduced pupillary reaction to light b. Palpable thyroid lobes c. Decreased skin turgor d. Increased range of joint motion