Which of the following is an action of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)?
1. Soften stool in the large bowel
2. Decrease nasal secretions
3. Protects vitamins A and E
4. Protects hair coloring
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Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has multiple functions which include the protection of vitamin A and E.
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Which are questions or statements a nurse involved in an organizational change might say? Select all that apply
1. What are the obstacles to implementing this change within the organization? 2. I would like to focus on completing this process so we can move on. 3. Are we including the opinions of all stakeholders in this decision? 4. Have we looked at all available data in order to make an informed decision? 5. I know nursing personnel will work diligently in understanding the need for change. 6. I think it does not really matter when we institute this change, as long as it is over quickly.
A client's religious affiliation and participation in the local parish would be included in which of the functional health pattern assessment categories?
A) cognitive and perceptual B) self-perception and self-concept C) coping and stress tolerance D) values and beliefs
Parents of a child who will need hemodialysis ask the nurse, "What are the advantages of a fistula over a graft or external access device for hemodialysis?" What response should the nurse give? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is ready to be used immediately. b. There are fewer complications with a fistula. c. There is less restriction of activity with a fistula. d. It produces dilation and thickening of the superficial vessels. e. The fistula does not require a needle insertion at each dialysis.
A patient is going to be assessed for oxygen consumption level. The nurse realizes that which of the following will be used to make this assessment?
1. serum lactate level 2. hemoglobin level 3. serum potassium level 4. creatinine level