Women planning on becoming pregnant and pregnant women are advised to take _____ supplements to reduce the risk of neural tube defects.

a. iron
b. vitamin C
c. calcium
d. folic acid


Answer: d. folic acid

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What factors might influence whether it is ethical to require an older adult to participate in a research study? (Select all that apply.)

a. The relevance of the research to issues important to older adults b. The ethnic background of the potential participant c. The age of the potential participant d. The cognitive capacity of the potential participant e. The degree of risk associated with the study

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Receiving a client's ABG report with pH of 7.40, PaCO2 of 55 mm Hg, and bicarbonate level of 20 mEq/L, the nurse interprets these values to indicate

a. erroneous blood gas data. b. metabolic alkalosis. c. mixed acid-base disorder. d. respiratory alkalosis.

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The patient with an incarcerated hernia is at risk for the hernia to become:

a. strangulated. b. indirect. c. direct. d. irreducible.

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Which patient problem can be made worse by beta blocker drugs?

a. Depression b. Glaucoma c. Indigestion d. Heat intolerance

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