Which information should the nurse include in the education for the parent of a child with rickets?
A. Avoid dairy products while taking vitamin D.
B. Be sure to take brand name, not generic, vitamin D.
C. Spend at least 20 minutes/day in the sunlight.
D. Take your vitamin D on an empty stomach.
Answer: C
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a. normal physiological splitting. c. paradoxical splitting. b. fixed splitting. d. S3.
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The nurse is preparing a surgical client for a physical examination. The nurse has several questions to ask the client
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