The nurse is teaching a group of schoolchildren about the relationship between diet and vision. The nurse encourages the ingestion of foods rich in vitamin A. Which food choice should the nurse recommend?
a. Kale
b. Cauliflower
c. Strawberries
d. Apples
A
Vitamin A protects against night blindness, slow adaptation to darkness, and glare blindness. The carotenoids are the precursors for vitamin A and are found in green leafy and yellow vegetables.
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The nurse is assessing an older adult's musculoskeletal system. The nurse would evaluate that which findings represent normal age-related changes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Slightly reduced ROM of the shoulder 2. Slower gait 3. Redness and crepitus of the knee joint 4. Inability to abduct the thumb 5. Asymmetry of the pelvis
When focusing on biological psychiatry, what is most important for the client's family to understand?
A) The client's phenotype B) The client's medication regimen C) The underlying neurobiology of behavior D) The client's symptoms
A nurse is preparing to complete a mental status examination of an adolescent who is experiencing behavioral problems at school
When assessing the adolescent's thought processes, which of the following would the nurse need to keep in mind about this age group? Select all that apply. A) View of things in a concrete manner B) Ability to look at things hypothetically C) Beginning ability to use logic D) Ability to use abstract thinking E) Difficulty in putting feelings into words
What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
a. Individuals with depression show suppression of plasma cortisol when given dexamethasone. b. Individuals with depression have a decreased plasma cortisol level, despite the administration of exogenous corticosteroids. c. Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression. d. Individuals with depression have normal plasma cortisol levels throughout the day when they take antidepressant medication as prescribed