After a health interview the nurse is concerned that a patient might develop vitamin D deficiency. What information did the nurse use to come to this conclusion?
a. Spends 1 hour each day outside in the sun
b. Uses emollient lotion on skin after bathing
c. Spends no time at all out of doors in the sun
d. Restricts the intake of caffeinated beverages
ANS: C
One function of the skin is the formation of vitamin D from cholesterol when the skin is exposed to the UV rays of the sun. Having no sun exposure can increase this patient's risk of developing a vitamin D deficiency. A. Spending time in the sun reduces this patient's risk of a vitamin D deficiency. B. D. Use of emollients and restricting caffeine will not adversely affect the patient's vitamin D level.
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A confused patient is admitted to the hospital after suffering a fall. When asked about pain, the patient does not respond. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Ask the patient again using different words. b. Pantomime what you are asking the pa-tient. c. Observe the patient's nonverbal behaviors. d. Ask the family members if they think the patient has pain.