The nurse is working with a client who is hoping to become pregnant. The nurse has explained the importance of increasing intake of folate-rich foods. What food selection indicates the client has understood the teaching?
1. Fresh orange juice
2. Spinach salad
3. Hamburger
4. Milk
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Rationale: Leafy green vegetables, legumes, grains, and fortified fruit juices are sources of folate. Fresh orange juice would not be a significant source of folate, nor would hamburgers or milk.
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The nurse should monitor the client taking carbamazepine for:
a. gingival dysplasia. c. photosensitivity. b. hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines. d. fever and sore throat.
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a. Fever, night sweats, and nausea b. Elevated pulse, respirations, and blood pressure c. Inability to concentrate, forgetfulness, and apathy d. Increased appetite and specific food and drink cravings
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A. the drinking of alcohol and smoking of tobacco B. acute toxicity C. abuse of illicit drugs D. chronic toxicity