A toddler is diagnosed with zinc and manganese deficiencies. For which health problem should the nurse assess this toddler?
a. Pica
b. Anemia
c. Dental caries
d. Slowed growth
d. Slowed growth
Deficiencies in both zinc and manganese can result in slowed or stunted growth. Dental caries are associated with fluoride deficiency. Copper deficiency is associated with anemia. Iron deficiency can result in behaviors such as pica.
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After teaching a woman who has had a vacuum evacuation for a hydatidiform mole (molar pregnancy) about her condition, which of the following statements indicates that the nurse's teaching was successful?
A) "I will be sure to avoid getting pregnant for at least 1 year." B) "My intake of iron will have to be closely monitored for 6 months." C) "My blood pressure will continue to be increased for about 6 more months." D) "I won't use my birth control pills for at least a year or two."
The transplant clinic coordinator is evaluating relatives of a patient with end-stage renal disease, whose blood type is A positive, for suitability as a living donor for kidney transplantation. Which family member best qualifies for evaluation?
a. A 65-year-old brother with a history of hypertension; blood type A positive b. A 35-year-old female with a history of food allergies; blood type O negative c. A 14-year-old son, otherwise healthy with no history; blood type B negative d. A 70-year-old mother, with a history of sinus infections; blood type A positive
The nurse instructs the parents in hand massage as an alternative therapy for their child manifesting which of the following behaviors?
A) Depression B) Combativeness C) Hyperactivity D) Hostility
Liquid and herbal products are made by extracting the active chemicals using a solvent. Which solvents are used for this purpose? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Water 2. Glycerol 3. Alcohol 4. Sucrose 5. Glucose