A condition that results from taking large doses of vitamins over a period of time is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypervitaminosis
Hypervitaminosis results from taking large doses of vitamins over a period of time.
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A) Administer sedatives to calm the nerves. B) Ask family members to take him for a vacation. C) Help him identify ways that the outcome could have been worse. D) Advise him to file a claim on his accident insurance.
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Which of the following categories does the client fall into? A) Functionally illiterate B) Moderately illiterate C) Illiterate D) Literate
The nurse is preparing a patient for a computed tomography scan of the abdomen. Which statement by the nurse is best (all contain correct information)?
1) "You will need to remain NPO for the 8 hours prior to your CT scan." 2) "You cannot have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours before your test." 3) "You will need to be NPO and drink this contrast media before your test." 4) "You may need to void before you go down to the department for your CT scan."
When giving a patient a penicillin injection, the nurse must keep in mind which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Aspirate before injecting medication. 2. Patient must be watched for 30 minutes for adverse reactions. 3. Poor bleeding response is normal. 4. Plunger deficit accounts for needle length.