The healthcare provider determines that a pregnant patient is at risk for having a baby with a weak neurological system. Which foods should the nurse counsel the patient to consume to address this potential problem?
1. potatoes, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes
2. dark green vegetables, lean beef, and eggs
3. liver, legumes, and citrus fruits
4. whole grains, yeast breads, and milk
Question 2A patient tells the nurse about taking large doses of vitamin A for skin health. What should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. That is a great idea.
2. That will not benefit your skin. You excrete high doses of vitamin A in your urine.
3. You should take vitamin C to balance the large dose of A.
4. Too much vitamin A can be toxic to your body.
Question 3The nurse is caring for a patient with multiple skin lesions who reports following a very-low-calorie diet to maintain weight loss. What should the nurse identify as the patient's priority problem?
1. inadequate nutritional intake
2. issues with activity
3. tissue perfusion insufficiency
4. risk for self-harm
Question 4The nurse notes that a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is not prescribed aspirin 81 mg as recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular complications.
What information in the patient's health history should the nurse use to understand why this medication has not been prescribed for the patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Patient receives a vitamin B12 injection every month.
2. Patient admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding 3 months ago.
3. Patient prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5 mg by mouth every day.
4. Patient treated for chronic alcoholism and liver cirrhosis the past year.
5. Patient develops a rash and urticaria when taking medications with sulfa.
Question 5A 16-year-old patient in an outpatient setting with a body mass index of 35 tells the nurse, I am going to lose weight by eliminating all fat from my diet. Which action should the nurse take first?
1. Contact the physician.
2. Notify the patient's parents.
3. Refer the patient to a dietitian.
4. Discuss the role of fat in metabolism.
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