Which dietary supplement should the nurse suggest to the client who needs to increase his or her intake of calcium?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
D
Activated vitamin D increases the intestinal absorption of calcium. This is why most commercial milk in the United States is fortified with vitamin D.
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a. supine. b. reverse Trendelenburg. c. high Fowler. d. lateral recumbent position with her knees and head slightly tucked.
The nurse is evaluating a mother's ability to catheterize her 2-year-old son. Which observations indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)
A) Mother washes hands using warm, soapy water. B) Mother coats the tip of the catheter with petroleum jelly. C) Mother quickly removes the catheter once urine stops flowing. D) Mother inserts the catheter into the urinary meatus one half of an inch. E) Mother washes around the child's urinary meatus with warm, soapy water.
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A) 60 beats per minute B) 80 beats per minute C) 100 beats per minute D) 150 beats per minute
A patient is admitted for a hip replacement complicated by uncontrolled diabetes and early dementia
The nurse coordinates referrals to an endocrinologist to establish an insulin protocol and organizes out-patient physical therapy in an Alzheimer's assisted living facility upon discharge. The role of this nurse is the: a. informatics specialist. b. educator. c. case manager. d. quality manager.