Cynthia is 24 weeks' pregnant and complains of painful leg cramps at night. Which of the following dietary recommendations may prevent leg cramps?
A) Decrease iron
B) Increase calcium
C) Decrease vitamin C
D) Increase vitamin B complex
B
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The plaintiff was injured by a defective intravenous catheter. In order to win a product liability case, what must the plaintiff prove first?
1. The intravenous catheter was defective. 2. The intravenous catheter was used incorrectly. 3. The intravenous catheter was sold to him. 4. The hospital purchases the poorly manufactured intravenous catheters.
The clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant client about her iron supplement. Which information is included in the teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Iron does not affect the gastrointestinal tract. 2. A stool softener might be needed. 3. Start a low dose, and increase it gradually. 4. Expect the stools to be black and bloody. 5. Iron absorption is poor if taken with meals.
The percentage of body water in children under 2 years of age compared with that of older children and adults is:
a. lower in intra- and extracellular fluid b. higher mostly in extracellular fluid c. about the same d. varies significantly between all children
The nurse is preparing to teach a client with alcohol dependence. Which is the appropriate nutritional recommendation?
A) Encourage a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet to promote lean body mass. B) Increase sodium-rich foods to increase iodine levels. C) Provide multivitamin supplementation, including thiamine and folate. D) Restrict fluid intake to decrease renal load.