The nurse is assessing a new client who is being admitted due to possible mineral toxicities. Mineral toxicities can occur for various reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?
A) Unbalanced choice of foods
B) Excessive use of mineral supplements
C) Normal body metabolism
D) Home-processed foods
B
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Mineral toxicity is related to excessive use of mineral supplements, environmental or industrial exposure, human errors in commercial food processing, or alternations in metabolism.
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After teaching a client who is diagnosed with new-onset status epilepticus and prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "To prevent complications, I will drink at least 2 liters of water daily." b. "This medication will stop me from getting an aura before a seizure." c. "I will not drive a motor vehicle while taking this medication." d. "Even when my seizures stop, I will continue to take this drug."
The nurse is caring for four clients on the medical-surgical unit of the hospital. What client is mostly likely to be receiving treatment for sickle cell crisis?
A) A 29-year-old Caucasian female B) A 19-year-old African American male C) A 24-year-old Native American female D) A 36-year-old Eastern European female
The nurse is assessing an African American client for signs of cyanosis. Which assessment finding is documented as cyanosis?
A) A grayish cast to the skin B) A bluish tinge to the hands and feet C) Paleness of the internal lid of the eye D) Bluish tinged to the nail beds
The nurse notes a significant change in the client's condition. The nurse should:
a. notify the physician and document the change and the notification of the physician in the chart. b. document the change in the chart. c. notify the physician and chart that the physician was notified. d. chart the change and notify the nursing supervisor.