Which of the following is true of vitamin D?
A. The most potent form of vitamin D is vitamin D3.
B. Vitamin D deficiency leads to scurvy.
C. Vitamin D is essential for the metabolism of bone and cartilage.
D. Citrus fruits are the richest sources of vitamin D.
Answer: C
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A) Have the patient's home care increased. B) Have a family member check in on the patient in the evening. C) Have the patient see his or her physician. D) Refer the patient to an adult day program.
A client expresses concern about a rash located beneath her breast. What statement by the client indicates a good understanding of this condition?
a. "This rash is probably due to fluid over-load." b. "I need to wash this daily with antibac-terial soap." c. "I can use powder to keep this area dry." d. "I will schedule a mammogram as soon as I can."
The senior nursing students of the local college helped with a health screening. At the student meeting, the instructor suggested that the students plan to do all the screenings they could,
based upon the equipment and supplies they could personally carry to the site. What equipment or supplies should the students take? A. Audiometer, vision chart, tape measure, scale, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer, consent forms, and some paper-and-pencil assessment tools B. Everything in their nursing skills laboratory and just borrow a large van C. Everything the local hospital would let them borrow, including an ambulance with which to carry the equipment D. Their own personal equipment as well as their textbooks with which to answer any questions
Which type of lipoprotein is often referred to as "the good type?"
A. Triglycerides B. HDL C. LDL D. VLDL