The nurse is prepared to give the basic medications that are given to all newborns in most states, which are: (Select all that apply.)
a. Vitamin C
b. Hepatitis B vaccine
c. Iron supplement
d. Erythromycin ointment to the eyes
e. Vitamin K (Aquamephyton)
B, D, E
All newborns receive vitamin K, hepatitis B, and erythromycin ointment to the eyes.
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A 3-year-old child is to receive an iron preparation orally. The nurse should:
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The nurse is assessing an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. What age-related endocrine change should the nurse expect in this patient?
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