Which vitamin facilitates the absorption of iron by the epithelial cells of the duodenum and jejunum?
a. B6
b. C
c. E
d. B12
Ans: b. C
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a. Alteplase (Activase) b. Enoxaparin (Lovenox) c. Unfractionated heparin d. Warfarin sodium (Coumadin)
A patient loses her husband because of a sudden myocardial infarction, and she blames herself for not recognizing the warning signs. Which patient outcome associated with her loss should the nurse use to plan care?
a. Expect patient to meet her daily responsibilities. b. Expresses feelings of guilt, fear, anger, or sadness c. Assess causes of dysfunctional grieving processes. d. Identifies problems connected to anticipatory grief
Which of the following signs would alert the nurse to possible nutritional alterations? (Select all that apply.)
a. Impaired wound healing b. Edema c. Nail growth d. Muscle atrophy e. diaphoresis
Which step of the nursing process is being used when the nurse decides whether an ethical dilemma exists?
a. Analysis b. Planning c. Evaluation d. Assessment