Persons who consume ethnic foods emphasizing corn but containing limited protein should be assessed carefully for adequacy of ______ intake
1. Folic acid
2. Niacin
3. Riboflavin
4. Thiamin
2
You might also like to view...
A patient has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 2 years. Which action will the nurse take when evaluating for adverse effects of the medication?
a. Inspect the oral mucosa. b. Listen to the lung sounds. c. Auscultate the bowel tones. d. Check pupil reaction to light.
The nurse is talking to a client with depression when the client says, "I don't know why my son turned out like he did. I never thought that he would rob a bank! I don't know what I did wrong. I know that he didn't grow up with a father, but I gave him everything. I wish I could start over and do things differently." Which response by the nurse would be therapeutic?
A. "You seem to be feeling regret." B. "Don't blame yourself. Some people just turn out bad no matter what." C. "All we can do is give our children love and do our very best. The rest is up to them." D. "Do I hear you saying that you feel that your son's behavior was caused by his upbringing?"
The nursing student is caring for a pt with chronic pancreatitis who is receiving pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Which statement by the student indicates the need for further study concerning this therapy?
a. The enzymes will be administered with meals b. the pt will take the drugs with a glass of water c. If the pt has difficulty swallowing the enzyme preparation, i will crush it and mix it with foods d. The effectiveness of pancreatic enzyme treatment is monitored by the frequency and fat content of stools
Kelly is a student nurse who is talking with Esther, her 84-year-old neighbor who has asked her what she can do about her intermittent constipation. Which of the following would be the best thing for Kelly to do?
A. Ask Esther if she is getting enough fiber in her diet. B. Ask Esther if she is drinking enough water. C. Have Esther keep a record of her food intake for 3 days. D. Ask Esther if she takes laxatives.