The human body can synthesize ________.
A. essential amino acids
B. minerals
C. vitamins
D. carbohydrates
Answer: D
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A) "I get chest pain from time to time, but it usually resolves when I rest." B) "Sometimes when I'm resting, I can feel my heart skip a beat." C) "Whenever I do any form of exercise I get terribly short of breath." D) "My feet and ankles have gotten terribly puffy the last few weeks."
A client with Hodgkin's disease is at risk for impaired skin integrity due to pruritus. Which of the following interventions should a nurse perform to ensure the client's skin will remain intact throughout the care?
A) Place the client in high Fowler's position. B) Apply ice to the skin for brief periods. C) Avoid soap for bathing. D) Pull the client across sheets when changing positions.
The nurse is counseling a 17-year-old girl on smoking cessation. The nurse should include which of the following helpful tips in her education? Choose all that apply
1) "Keep healthy snacks or gum available to chew instead of smoking a cigarette." 2) "Don't tell your friends and family you are trying to quit, until you feel comfortable you'll be successful." 3) "Plan a time to quit when you will not have many other demands or stressors in your life." 4) "Reward yourself with an activity you enjoy when you quit smoking."
What information would be helpful for a mother of a toddler who was just beginning to explore the mother's small apartment?
a. Persuade the child to take his vitamins by saying, "Isn't this good candy?" b. Give the child lots of finger foods such as peanuts, popcorn, or banana slices. c. Provide a warm, caring environment for the child. d. Suggest environmental changes such as safety plugs in all electrical outlets.