The nurse understands that methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of cancer and that it can cause a patient to become deficient in:
a. essential fatty acids.
b. folate.
c. vitamin B12.
d. calcium.
b
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a. safe only b. promises rapid weight loss c. supplement only d. safe; promises rapid weight loss e. safe; supplement
A patient is advised to follow the TLC diet to lower LDL cholesterol. If the patient's daily caloric intake is 2000 calories, fat intake should be restricted to _____ grams per day
a. 44-78 b. 56-78 c. 44-67 d. 56-67
Individuals who have diseases that result in the malabsorption of ________ are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.
A. carbohydrate. B. fat. C. minerals. D. protein.
Dental caries are a serious public health problem afflicting 42% of children between the ages of 2 and 11years old
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false