A young woman tells the nurse that she has a strong family history of osteoporosis and that she has been taking calcium supplements. Which vitamin will the nurse recommend as an adjunct to calcium supplementation?
a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin K
ANS: B
Vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption from the intestines and plays a major role in regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism.
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A) measles. B) malaria. C) chlamydia. D) Candida.
To promote blood clotting and tissue healing, the nurse should instruct the client recovering from multiple wounds to increase intake of foods high in:
1. vitamins E and C. 2. vitamins E and A. 3. vitamins K and B. 4. vitamins C and B.
Which medication is used as first-tier therapy for increased intracranial pressure?
A) Furosemide B) Spironolactone C) Mannitol D) Hydrochlorothiazide
Which of the following best describes how the United Nations (UN) is able to implement its decisions?
a. Asking for funding from all member nations to obtain appropriate resources b. Through five permanent members of its security council c. Sending military units to developing countries d. Using its moral authority and world opinion