Which of the following is important for the development of the central nervous system of the fetus?
1. Calcium and phosphorus
2. Essential fatty acids
3. Iron
4. Vitamin D
2
Explanation: 2. Essential fatty acids are important for the development of the central nervous system of the fetus. Of particular interest are the omega-3 fatty acids and their derivatives.
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a. "This increases your risk for breast cancer, so schedule yearly mammograms." b. "This will increase as you age, especially if you have never been pregnant." c. "This will diminish with menopause if you don't take replacement hormones." d. "This is genetic and you should teach your daughters about it."
The nurse should closely monitor which of the following clients receiving ipratropium?
a. client with reactive airway disease c. client with narrow-angle glaucoma b. client with diabetes mellitus d. client receiving a diuretic
Which lifestyle changes should the nurse recommend to the client to lower blood lipid levels? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Increased exercise 2. Restriction of dietary unsaturated fat 3. Smoking cessation 4. Taking medication 5. Restricting dietary cholesterol
Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism of action of the mucolytics?
A. Increase in the viscosity of bronchial secretions B. Liquefaction of the bronchial mucus C. Production of cough for the removal of the thickened mucus from the lungs D. All of these