The nurse realizes that an adequate amount of which vitamin must be present for parathyroid hormone to be fully effective?
1. Vitamin A
2. Vitamin C
3. Vitamin D
4. Vitamin E
3
Adequate vitamin D is necessary for absorption of calcium into the bloodstream. Vitamins A, C, and E do not have a role in calcium regulation.
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A) Lie supine so the tracing does not show a shadow. B) Avoid flexing her knees so her abdomen is not tense. C) Lie on her side so she is comfortable. D) Avoid using her call bell to reduce interference.
An infant is brought to the emergency department with acetaminophen poisoning. Which medication should the nurse expect to administer to this child?
A) Iron B) Deferoxamine C) Acetylcysteine D) Dexamethasone
A nurse is caring for a client who has been ordered oxygen using a nasal cannula. What care should the nurse take when caring for this client?
A) Clean the cannula and examine the client's nares every hour. B) Set the oxygen flow rate to not less than 6 liters per minute (LPM). C) Guide the elastic strap over the top of the client's head. D) Attach the humidifier to the flow meter.
The nurse explains that problem-focused coping strategies are based on the ability to:
a. eliminate the cause of stress. b. deny the cause of stress. c. repress the response to stressors. d. use prescription drugs to alter perception of the problem.