Cells that are hypochromic and microcytic are associated with a deficiency of ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
iron
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a. Contact the medical center's clinical pharmacist. b. Search the medical library for the best evidence. c. Recommend PCA for all clients. d. Appraise data obtained through client chart audits.
A nurse is aware that the concept of selective toxicity is foundational to antimicrobial therapy. Which of the following statements most accurately describes selective toxicity?
A) A drug harms microbes without harming human cells. B) A drug's effect on microorganisms is proportionate to dose. C) Most microbes may be collected from a host and cultured on an alternative medium. D) A drug can be isolated and produced in a controlled manner in a laboratory setting.
A nurse should instruct a client taking a tub bath to do which of the following FIRST if feeling weak or faint?
a. Add cooler water to the tub. b. Call the nurse. c. Pull the plug. d. Get out of the water as soon as possible.
A nurse is teaching a class on diet and nutrition to a group of mothers who are breast-feeding their infants. What would the nurse tell this group is the emphasis of nutritional guidelines?
A) Decreased intake of grains B) Weight loss C) Variety D) Increased intake of meats