Which vitamin deficiency is most likely to be a long-term consequence of a full-thickness burn injury?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
D
Skin exposed to sunlight activates vitamin D. Partial-thickness burns reduce the activation of vi-tamin D. Activation of vitamin D is lost completely in full-thickness burns.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Upon evaluation of a patient's blood results, the nurse recognizes that an elevated brain (B-Type) natriuretic peptide (BNP) indicates the presence of which condition?
A) Myocardial infarction B) Heart failure C) Cardiomyopathy D) Angina
The nurse is caring for a 5-year-old. The child's mother reports that he is extremely sensitive to sounds that most people do not notice and that he prefers complete silence
She explains that the boy is resisting going to school due to the noise and commotion. Additionally, the mother states that he will only wear 100% cotton clothing with all of the tags cut out. The nurse interprets these findings as indicating which of the following? A) Anxiety disorder B) Sensory integration dysfunction C) Depression D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
A patient presents at the walk in clinic complaining of diarrhea and vomiting. The patient has a history of adrenal insufficiency. Considering the patient's history and current symptoms, what would the nurse instruct the patient?
A) Increase his intake of sodium until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve. B) Increase his intake of potassium until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve. C) Increase his intake of glucose until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve. D) Increase his intake of calcium until the gastrointestinal symptoms improve.