The practitioner who believes in the free radical theory of aging is likely to recommend that the older adult
a. avoid excessive intake of zinc or magnesium.
b. supplement his or her diet with vitamins C and E.
c. increase intake of complex carbohydrates.
d. avoid the use of alcohol or tobacco.
B
Vitamins C and E are two naturally occurring antioxidants that appear to inhibit the functioning of the free radicals or possibly decrease their production in the body. The free radical theory of aging is not related to zinc, magnesium, carbohydrates, or alcohol and tobacco.
You might also like to view...
A patient with an eating disorder states, "Now that I've gained 4 pounds, I can't wear shorts until I lose it again.". The patient is exhibiting which cognitive distortion related to maladaptive eating regulation responses?
a. Magnification b. Personalization c. Superstitious thinking d. Dichotomous thinking
A client admits using anabolic steroids to increase muscle mass. What is the nurse most likely to assess in this client?
1. Hypercholesterolemia 2. Increased sperm count 3. Male-pattern baldness 4. Mental depression
Which best describes the position the ANA took in the early 1990s?
A) Use of unlicensed assistive personnel should be eliminated from the nursing workforce. B) Control and monitoring of assistive personnel in clinical settings should be the same in all areas. C) A practice act should be created for UAP similar to the state practice acts that exist for nurses. D) UAP should be allowed a broader scope of practice with RN supervision.
The intravenous line of a patient receiving a vesicant chemotherapy agent has disconnected and is lying on the floor. The medication is dripping all over the floor. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Reconnect the IV tubing immediately. b. Wipe it up as quickly as possible with disposable cloths. c. No special precautions are needed for vesicant drug cleanups. d. Use gloves and a protective gown to clean the spill according to agency policy.