The first indication of vitamin A deficiency is
a. easy bruising.
b. sore tongue.
c. poor night vision.
d. sore, bleeding gums.
C
Vitamin A is needed for dark adaptation; night blindness often is the first indication of deficien-cy.
Easy bruising is a sign of clotting abnormalities and would be related to a deficiency of vitamin K.
Sore tongue is a sign of niacin deficiency.
Sore, bleeding gums are a sign of vitamin C deficiency.
You might also like to view...
An oncology nurse recognizes a patient's risk for fluid imbalance while the patient is undergoing treatment for leukemia. What relevant assessments should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply
A) Monitoring the patient's electrolyte levels B) Monitoring the patient's hepatic function C) Measuring the patient's weight on a daily basis D) Measuring and recording the patient's intake and output E) Auscultating the patient's lungs frequently
The role of the nurse regarding informed consent is to:
1. inform the patient about the procedure and have her sign the consent form. 2. act as a patient advocate and help to clarify the procedure and options. 3. call the physician to see the patient. 4. witness the consent form being signed.
The nurse is caring for a client in the clinic whom she suspects has vaginosis. Which test best determines whether this sexually active woman has the disorder?
1. The observation of mycelia upon direct microscopy in a 10% potassium hydroxide preparation 2. The addition of a 10% potassium hydroxide solution to the vaginal secretions 3. A vaginal pH of less than 4.5 4. A Gram stain positive for the fungus
A nurse is caring for a young adult after surgery. Which action by the nurse will be priority?
a. Allow involvement of peers b. Allow involvement of partner c. Allow involvement of volunteer activities d. Allow involvement of consistent schedule