BIO 215 Exam
The nurse is discussing nutritional needs with a client who is considering pregnancy. The nurse correctly tells the client caloric needs typically start to increase at which point in the pregnancy? Second trimester First trimester Third trimester After giving birth
Second trimester
When educating the client, the nurse understands that there can be some negativity associated with the term "diet." Many clients may view "diet" as another term for which of the following? A health behavior A medical treatment A positive experience A short-term punishment to endure
A short-term punishment to endure
A client asks the nurse in the prenatal clinic when she should plan to be tested for possible diabetes during her pregnancy. Which of the following is a correct response? Between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation Between 20 and 24 weeks of gestation Between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation Between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation
Between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation
A client who is 23 weeks pregnant tells the nurse she is considering drinking herbal tea to help relax in the evenings. Which of the following would be the nurse's best response? "The safety of herbs in pregnancy is not known." "Herbal teas are known to cause nutritional deficits in babies." "Herbs have been found to be teratogenic to the fetus." "Research shows many herbs induce early labor."
"The safety of herbs in pregnancy is not known."
A nurse is seeing a client who is having difficulties understanding why it would be dangerous to take more vitamin D than indicated on the directions on the bottle. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best? "Vitamin D is fat soluble; excess can enhance blood thinning." "Vitamin D is water soluble; excess is absorbed directly into the bloodstream." "Vitamin D is water soluble; excess is excreted in the urine." "Vitamin D is fat soluble; excess is stored."
"Vitamin D is fat soluble; excess is stored."
Which of the following statements by a client who is obese in prepregnancy indicates to the nurse the client understands the nurse's teaching? "I will likely gain about 50 pounds by the third trimester." "At the high end of the range, I can gain 20 pounds." "I should be gaining about 1.5 pounds per week." "I should have gained about 10 pounds in the first trimester."
"At the high end of the range, I can gain 20 pounds."
When assessing the client's understanding of the role of beta-carotene in health, which of the following statements indicate the client has a correct understanding of role of this nutrient? "I drink orange juice each day; it helps my immune system." "I have whole eggs every morning; I need the protein." "I cook with vegetable oils only; I want to keep my cholesterol low." "I include winter squash in several of my meals; it helps my eyesight."
"I include winter squash in several of my meals; it helps my eyesight."
A nurse is providing education to a client about the differences between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. The client is correct in making which of the following statements after the teaching session? "I need water-soluble vitamins more than I need fat-soluble vitamins." "I need to eat enough protein to help water-soluble vitamins to be carried through my blood." "I need to take water-soluble vitamins every day." "I need enough fat on my body to make sure water-soluble vitamins can be stored.
"I need to take water-soluble vitamins every day."
The client is interested in breastfeeding her infant but has to return to work once her maternity leave is over. The client says she is concerned she will not be able to breastfeed her baby long enough for optimal health. How should the nurse respond? "It is recommended that you give the baby only breast milk for the first 3 months of life." "It is recommended that you give the baby only breast milk for the first 4 months of life." "It is recommended that you give the baby only breast milk for first 6 months of life." "Formula can provide the baby with the exact nutrients found in breast milk."
"It is recommended that you give the baby only breast milk for first 6 months of life."
A nurse is seeing a client who is 23 weeks pregnant. The client asks, "Is it really that necessary to take a prenatal vitamin?" Which of the following is the nurse's best response? "Yes, because the RDA for iron increases with pregnancy." "Yes, especially if you live somewhere with lots of sun." "No, because your RDA for calcium does not increase with pregnancy." "Not as long as you 350 mg of calcium per day."
"Yes, because the RDA for iron increases with pregnancy."
What are the nutritional recommendations for calcium during a normal pregnancy? 800 mg/day 1000 mg/day 1200 mg/day 1400 mg/day
1000 mg/day
The client is now at 20 weeks of gestation. At conception, her weight was considered "normal." Approximately how much weight should she have gained by this time? 6 pounds 9 pounds 12 pounds 15 pounds
12 pounds
The nurse is discussing weight gain with a group of pregnant women in a prenatal clinic. One of the women in the group has been measured with a body mass index (BMI) of 17.5. The nurse knows this client should gain how much weight during her pregnancy? 40 to 50 pounds 30 to 50 pounds 28 to 40 pounds 20 to 30 pounds
28 to 40 pounds
A client has asked the nurse what is the recommended dosage for iron during pregnancy? Which of the following is the correct response? 27 mg/day 35 mg/day 45 mg/day 60 mg/day
27 mg/day
A 77-year-old client who lives alone is admitted to the hospital after his children found him in a confused state at home. As the nurse is preparing the nursing care plan, which of the following nursing diagnoses would indicate a nutrition intervention is required? Self-care deficit: feeding Risk for impaired skin integrity: colostomy Risk for impaired swallowing: resolved Risk for activity intolerance
Self-care deficit: feeding
The client is 24 weeks pregnant. How much have her daily calorie needs increased over her first trimester needs? 200 calories 300 calories 400 calories 500 calories
300 calories
The client is 24 weeks pregnant. How much have her daily calorie needs increased over her first trimester needs? A) 200 calories B) 300 calories C) 400 calories D) 500 calories
300 calories
The nurse is providing nutritional education to a group of pregnant women in the second trimester. For one of the learning activities, the clients are asked to develop a lunch menu based on principles of healthy eating in pregnancy. Which of the following menus indicates the nutritional teaching has been effective? 2 oz beef; a medium-baked potato with 2 tbsp of sour cream, 2 tbsp of butter, and 2 oz of grated cheese; 1 cup of creamed corn; 6 oz of green tea; 3/4 cup of ice cream 6 pieces of sushi, 2 cups of saki, 4 oz of steamed vegetables 6 oz of swordfish, 1/2 cup tartar sauce, 2 slices of French bread with 11/2 tsp of butter on each, 3/4 cup of sweet peas, 1 4 in slice of apple pie with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream 6 oz of chicken breast with tomato, 1 small apple, 1.5 oz low fat cheese, two 4 oz slices of whole wheat bread
6 oz of chicken breast with tomato, 1 small apple, 1.5 oz low fat cheese, two 4 oz slices of whole wheat bread
The nurse is admitting a client who is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The physician writes an order for a body mass index (BMI) to be calculated. The nurse understands that a BMI is which of the following? A calculation of an index of a person's ideal weight A calculation of a person's prealbumin level A calculation of calorie intake necessary to maintain ideal weight A calculation of an index of a person's weight in relation to height
A calculation of an index of a person's weight in relation to height
While completing admission assessments, which of the following clients would the nurse identify to be considered at greatest nutritional risk? A client who does not consume alcohol A client who consumes one glass of wine at supper A client who has four beers every evening A client who likes occasional social alcohol
A client who has four beers every evening
Although many people may not be meeting recommended nutritional guidelines for optimal health, it is not always necessary for people to take a vitamin supplement. Which of the following individuals is least likely to need a vitamin supplement? A moderately active adult A pregnant teenager An elderly woman living alone An adult female on a low-calorie diet
A moderately active adult
The nurse is aware that particular populations are prone to vitamin deficiencies for various reasons. Why are older adults prone to vitamin D deficiency? Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to activate vitamin D. They are more likely to take prescription medicines that interfere with vitamin D absorption. Their fixed incomes limit buying enough foods rich in vitamin D. They excrete more vitamin D than younger adults do.
Aging reduces the kidneys' ability to activate vitamin D.
A nurse is seeing a client who has just found out she is 10 weeks pregnant. When discussing what to avoid, which of the following should the nurse emphasize most? Alcohol Caffeine Aspartame Acesulfame-K
Alcohol
The nurse is conducting admission assessments on four new clients. Which client would be referred to the dietitian because of suspected malnutrition? An adult client postoperative for appendectomy An older adult client who has muscle wasting An older adult client who lives alone An adult client preoperative for hernia repair
An older adult client who lives alone
Clients who need to be on antibiotics for a prolonged period of time may be at an increased risk of vitamin K deficiency for which of the following reasons? Antibiotics impair vitamin K absorption from foods. Antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria that produce vitamin K. Antibiotics cause loss of appetite, which lowers vitamin K intake. Antibiotics inactivate vitamin K in the liver.
Antibiotics kill intestinal bacteria that produce vitamin K.
It has been proven that taking folate at the recommended amount may help prevent neural tube defects. At which point in the pregnancy should folate be taken to prevent this complication? Before conception and early in pregnancy During the second trimester of pregnancy During the third trimester of pregnancy Throughout pregnancy
Before conception and early in pregnancy
The nurse is preparing an educational session on the long-term benefits of breastfeeding. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include? Breastfeeding is associated with a prevention of later life obesity. Breastfeeding is associated with more predictable menstruation. Breastfeeding is associated with reducing the risk of postpartum depression. Breastfeeding is associated with decreased risk of metastatic cancers.
Breastfeeding is associated with reducing the risk of postpartum depression.
An 80-year-old female was admitted with pneumonia. During her assessment, she mentions she has recently had difficulty eating because "everything keeps going down the wrong pipe." When the nurse is developing a care plan, which of the following is an appropriate nursing diagnosis to include? High risk of aspiration Increased mucus production Rule out aphasia COPD
COPD
The client is concerned that her milk may not be providing adequate nutrition for her infant due to inadequate diet. The nurse suspects that the client may not be able to provide enough of which of the following nutrients through breast milk? Protein content Fat content Calcium content Calorie content
Calorie content
B vitamins are known to be coenzymes and assist with various bodily reactions and functions. Not all coenzymes, however, are considered B vitamins. What substance is a coenzyme and is considered a non-B vitamin? Carnitine Isoniazid Beta-carotene Niacin
Carnitine
A client who has been identified as having excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) in her pregnancy has come to the prenatal clinic for a visit with a nurse. When providing education to the client about risks associated with GWG, which of the following should the nurse include? Cesarean section Pica Constipation Hypotension
Cesarean section
A nurse is recommending foods to avoid for a client who is pregnant. The nurse discusses caution when eating foods such as shark and swordfish for which of the following reasons? Consumption can lead to neurologic abnormalities in the fetus. Consumption can lead to stunted fetal growth. Consumption can lead to fetal malformations. Consumption can lead to spontaneous abortion.
Consumption can lead to neurologic abnormalities in the fetus.
When conducting a nutritional screening with a client, the nurse tries to use terms other than "diet" when asking about the foods the client eats. Which term is not an appropriate alternative term to the word "diet"? Eating pattern Eating style Counting calories The foods you eat
Counting calories
When teaching a class about the role of nutrition in preventing illness transmitted through viruses and bacteria, a nurse should include a discussion regarding foods that contain which of the following? Water-soluble vitamins B vitamins Phytonutrients Fat-soluble vitamins
Phytonutrients
The nurse is conducting client teaching for a new breastfeeding mother before she leaves the hospital. The client asks about how much fluid she should drink each day. Which of the following is the best answer?
Drink a glass of fluid every time the baby nurses and at every meal.
Despite eating small, frequent meals as suggested, a pregnant client reports continued nausea and vomiting. What additional suggestions should the nurse make? Eat dry crackers between meals. Drink green tea with each meal. Keep hard candy available. Increase fiber intake.
Eat dry crackers between meals.
The nurse is seeing a client in the prenatal clinic who reports feeling as though food is coming back up from her stomach. She reports belching often after a meal. Which of the following interventions should the nurse recommend? Eat small, frequent meals. Drink warm liquids with the meals. Eat easily digested carbohydrates. Drink liquids immediately before meals.
Eat small, frequent meals.
To assist in nutrition screening in the community, the local older adult center has developed a screen to help identify individuals at high risk for malnutrition. Which of the following risk factors might be included? Eats alone most of the time Sudden weight loss Body mass index Muscle mass loss
Eats alone most of the time
Unintentional weight loss can be an indicator of malnutrition; however, apparent weight gain may be an unreliable indicator of improvement due to which of the following? Carcinoma Edema Cholecystitis Pancreatitis
Edema
The nurse is caring for a 65-year-old Mr. Y who was admitted 1 week ago after his family found him confused and unable to ambulate in his home. After conducting the Mini Nutritional Assessment, the nurse notes the client has a score of 13 points-suggesting malnutrition risk. Which of the following client problems will the nurse find? Increased fat mass Sudden, rapid weight loss Edema of the feet Stable mood
Edema of the feet
A 47-year-old, obese female client is admitted for hypertensive crisis. During the assessment, she states she has tried every diet out there and she is not interested in trying another one. Which of the following is the best approach for the nurse to use to help this client? Provide the client with colorful graphs and charts to note the foods she eats. Ask a social worker to intervene. Emphasize things "to do" instead of "not to do." Report the client to the physician and note it in her medical record.
Emphasize things "to do" instead of "not to do."
When teaching a client about diet changes, the nurse knows it is better to emphasize which of the following? Emphasize avoiding bad foods Encourage healthy options often Emphasize low fats and carbohydrates Encourage calorie counting daily
Encourage healthy options often
A client who was widowed 6 weeks ago has a decreased appetite since his wife died. He reports consuming a low volume of food and worsening appetite. He has unintentionally lost 19 pounds since his wife's death and reports around-the-clock fatigue. He is admitted to the unit for weight loss due to inadequate nutritional intake. What nursing intervention would be appropriate for the nurse to include in the care plan for this client? Ensure the client orders a wide variety of foods to increase volume of intake. Instruct the client to avoid snacking in between meals. Encourage the client to eat a large, dense breakfast. Suggest that the client eat alone in his room.
Encourage the client to eat a large, dense breakfast.
The nurse is preparing the client to make the necessary dietary changes from pregnancy to lactation. Which of the following is most important for the nurse to include in client teaching? Thirst is not a reliable indicator of need. Even if a mother has adequate fat stores, calorie intake should be increased. The intake does not need to be restricted because the caffeine does not enter breast milk. If she does not consume enough calcium, her milk will be calcium deficient.
Even if a mother has adequate fat stores, calorie intake should be increased.
The nurse educator is assessing learning about coenzymes with nursing students. A correct understanding of function of these molecules has been demonstrated when which of the following examples of the function of coenzymes is given? Folacin helps with protein synthesis. Antioxidants prevent cell oxidation. Vitamin C prevents rancidity in foods. Vitamin D helps absorption of calcium.
Folacin helps with protein synthesis.
A client voices concerns about preventing neural tube defects during her pregnancy. The nurse knows the client should be taking which of the following supplements to prevent these problems? Vitamin B6 Riboflavin Niacin Folic acid
Folic acid
The nurse is conducting a nutritional screening with an 84-year-old client with depression. Further into the assessment, the client describes positive feelings associated with certain foods eaten with his family in the past. In planning his meals, what would be appropriate for the nurse to include? Favorite "takeout" food Foods your client tolerates well Foods high in nutritional value Foods that are considered "comfort foods"
Foods that are considered "comfort foods"
A nurse working on a very busy unit feels she does not have adequate time to monitor each client's nutritional intake. What is a simple nursing intervention that can assist the nurse in evaluating clients' intended outcomes? Have the client weighted daily and record the weight. Record the client's output and compare with intake. Have the client's family record the amount of food served at each meal. Encourage the client to document what is ordered at each meal.
Have the client weighted daily and record the weight.
A nurse assessing a client notices he is taking large doses of niacin. The client informs the nurse that a health-care provider has instructed him to do so. Which of the following health issues is the most likely reason for this intervention? Bleeding gums Osteomalacia High LDL cholesterol High homocysteine levels
High LDL cholesterol
Nursing care plans include nursing diagnoses that address nutrition status when the nurse assesses this as a client need. After identifying a nutritional deficiency in a client, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate to include? Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements Deficient fluid volume: less than body requirements Constipation Impaired oral mucous membrane
Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
A nursing student is taking a course in geriatric nursing, and the subject for today is altered nutritional status. Which of the following data from the physical assessment is least reliable in indicating to the nurse that the older adult client might be malnourished? Inability to talk normally Poor wound healing Enlarged liver with nonpalpable spleen Edematous hands and forearms
Inability to talk normally
The nurse is evaluating the client's nutritional status at her prenatal visit. The client is asking if she should take a nutrient supplement. The nurse should base the response to the client's question on which of the following needs? A decrease in eyesight The stress of pregnancy Individual circumstances Increased nutrient needs during pregnancy
Individual circumstances
A client tells the clinic nurse that she is having cravings for nonfood items such as laundry starch, clay, and ice. The nurse anticipates this client is most likely at risk for which of the following?
Iron deficiency
The nurse will need to discuss supplementation of vitamin B12 with a woman who has which of the following factors influencing her pregnancy?
Is a strict vegan
The nurse is caring for a client for whom serum albumin screening has been used to assess protein status. The nurse understands that there are disadvantages to using albumin to indicate the nutritional status of protein in the body. What is one of those disadvantages? It is degraded very quickly. It is not specific for nutritional status. It is a test that requires 12 hours of fasting. It must be assessed in relation to the client's blood urea nitrogen.
It is not specific for nutritional status.
A nurse is seeing a client who reports she is concerned about free radicals. The client is seeking nutritional guidance to prevent the damage that can be caused by them. Which of the following foods can the nurse recommend for prevention? Skim milk Starchy foods Bananas Leafy green vegetables
Leafy green vegetables
A client in the prenatal clinic tells the nurse she is having trouble keeping her breakfast down and has waves of nausea throughout the day. Which of the following is the most appropriate nutritional intervention the nurse can suggest to the client? Drinking liquids with meals Limiting fat intake Increasing fluid intake Limiting carbohydrate intake
Limiting fat intake
A nurse prepares to share several suggestions learned from a conference titled "How to Facilitate Client and Family Nutritional Teaching" with other unit nurses. Which of the following is an appropriate suggestion for teaching clients and their families? Suggest books to both the client and his or her family to read. Make sure the client selects lots of "comfort foods." Emphasize to the client's family foods to be avoided. Listen to the ideas and concerns the client and family may have.
Listen to the ideas and concerns the client and family may have.
A client is concerned she is not getting enough vitamin D in her diet. The nurse provides some client education regarding sources of vitamin D. The nurse includes in the teaching that synthesis of vitamin D is NOT impaired by which of the following? Low calcium intake Sunscreens Aging Dense clouds
Low calcium intake
The nurse is providing nutrition information to a prenatal class. The nurse is correct in stating that compared with the Recommended Dietary Allowances of pregnancy, the RDA for lactation is which of the following? Lower for vitamin D Lower for protein Higher for calcium Lower for iron
Lower for iron
The nurse is conducting an assessment of a new client who has been using mega doses of nutritional supplements for several years. The nurse is aware that consistently high doses of many vitamins have no adverse effects; however, long-term exposure to synthetic folic acid may do which of the following? A) Mask a deficiency of vitamin B12 B) Can cause a temporary sensory neuropathy C) May increase the risk of heart disease D) Increase the need for other B vitamins
Mask a deficiency of vitamin B12
The nurse is teaching a nutrition class to a group of pregnant women in the community. A client in the class who is vegetarian asks what would be a good source of vitamin B12. Which of the following is the correct response? Milk Green leafy vegetables Vegetable oils Peanut butter
Milk
Riboflavin is said to be unique among the water-soluble vitamins. What makes riboflavin unique? A) Meats and beans contribute the most riboflavin to the diet. B) Milk and dairy products contribute the most riboflavin to the diet. C) Meats and beans contribute the least riboflavin to the diet. D) Milk and dairy products contribute the least riboflavin to the diet.
Milk and dairy products contribute the most riboflavin to the diet.
Research regarding increasing the effectiveness of client teaching has found that nutritional counseling that is most effective is that done by which health-care provider? Nurses Physicians Dietitians Nurses and dietitians
Nurses and dietitians
When conducting an assessment of a new client, the nurse asks if the client uses any supplements. What is the approximate percentage of American adults who take vitamin supplements based on their beliefs about their health? 1. One-third to one-half 2. One-half to two-thirds 3. More than two-thirds 4. Less than one-third
One-half to two-thirds
The nurse is conducting nutrition counseling with a 21-year-old pregnant woman in a prenatal clinic. What should the nurse explain to the client about caloric intake during the second and third trimesters of her pregnancy? She will need approximately 450 cal/day increase during the third trimester. She will need approximately 450 cal/day increase during the second trimester. She will need approximately 500 cal/day increase during the third trimester. She will need approximately 500 cal/day increase during the second trimester.
She will need approximately 450 cal/day increase during the third trimester.
A client is admitted with persistent diarrhea and a weight loss of 10 pounds. Which of the following assessment data is significant about the weight loss if the client stated it happened over the past 3 months? Signifies a chronic versus acute condition Signifies that it was an intentional weight loss Signifies there is no nutritional deficit Signifies an ongoing acute condition
Signifies a chronic versus acute condition
Vitamins can be either fat soluble or water soluble. Their solubility determines many of their characteristics. What is one characteristic that is determined by a vitamin's solubility? Availability Storage Strength Function
Storage
The nurse works with several clients who routinely take nutritional supplements. The nurse is aware that which of the following statements about vitamins is true? Most Americans do not consume adequate amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. Most Americans do not consume adequate amounts of vitamin C. Taking large doses of vitamin A is potentially harmful. Because of the potential health benefits, beta-carotene supplements are routinely recommended.
Taking large doses of vitamin A is potentially harmful.
The physician has recommended that a client take a vitamin supplement. What would the client look for when choosing a vitamin supplement? The "Supplement Facts" label Look for the nutrient's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) Choose the highest price supplement Choose a supplement that is "natural"
The "Supplement Facts" label
While taking a client's medical psychosocial history, the nurse collects client data which includes the following information: The client has been treated for a major depressive episode 2 years ago, the client practices Islam, and is high in socioeconomic status. Her hair is visibly dry and dull, and she mentions that her hands feel weak in the past few months. What in the medical-psychosocial assessment might lead to a nutritional deficiency? The client's culture and religion The client is likely fasting for a religious ritual. The client's hair is dry and dull. The client's history of major depressive episode
The client's history of major depressive episode
It is recommended that people older than the age of 50 years take vitamin supplements, but it is important they take the proper type of supplement—namely, "50+" or "mature" multivitamin supplement formulas for which of the following reasons? They contain less iron. They contain more zinc. They contain less vitamin B12. They contain more calcium.
They contain less iron.
The clinic nurse is conducting an education session for clients who are taking anticoagulants. Which of the following important information should the nurse include when providing teaching to the clients? They should avoid all sources of vitamin D. They should take the vitamin D at the same time each day. They should avoid all sources of vitamin K. They should take the vitamin K at the same time each day.
They should take the vitamin K at the same time each day.
The nurse is admitting a 35-year-old client with alcoholism to the hospital. In planning nursing care, what long-term nutritional goals might the nurse set? To alleviate symptoms of disease To alleviate side effects of treatments To improve eating habits to reduce the risk of chronic disease To replenish fluid losses
To improve eating habits to reduce the risk of chronic disease
One of the pregnant clients in a nutrition class voices concern about being constipated despite having very regular bowel movements in prepregnancy. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? Drink prune juice with every meal. Eat vitamin-enriched white bread three times a day. Eat iron-fortified cereal. Try drinking hot water with lemon juice upon waking.
Try drinking hot water with lemon juice upon waking.
Part of the nutrition assessment is calculating the client's BMI. The nurse is aware that a BMI of 18 indicates the client falls in what category? Obese Overweight Healthy weight Underweight
Underweight
The health-care provider has instructed the client to eat foods that will provide more vitamin E. Which of the following should the nurse recommend that the client eat? Fortified milk Egg yolks Vegetable oils Red meat
Vegetable oils
Inadequate gastric acid secretion secondary to gastric resection, use of medications that suppress gastric acid, or gastric infection with Helicobacter pylori is the most common cause of which of the following? Thiamine deficiency Riboflavin deficiency Vitamin B12 deficiency Folic acid deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency
The nurse is aware that vitamins have been found to have other functions than to just nourish the body. Vitamins are often used as food additives for specific purposes. Which vitamin is added to frozen fish to help prevent rancidity? Vitamin C Vitamin E Vitamin A Beta-carotene
Vitamin C
The nurse is seeing a client who reports she smokes cigarettes. According to the RDA, the nurse should discuss with the client increasing intake of which of the following vitamins? Vitamin C Folate Beta-carotene Vitamin E
Vitamin C
The nurse is aware that vitamins are organic compounds that differ in function and availability. When discussing properties of vitamins with a client, which of the following statements is accurate? Vitamins are composed of long chains of molecules linked together. Vitamins provide energy. Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by factors such as heat, air, and light. Vitamins exist in only one active form.
Vitamins are susceptible to destruction by factors such as heat, air, and light.
A client is being admitted to the hospital unit with abdominal pain and nausea. During the assessment, the nurse discovers that the client has been taking supplements in manner in which the vitamins could result in acting more as drugs. When do vitamins act as drugs in the body? When they are prescribed by a physician When they are taken in megadoses When they are taken in combination with other vitamins When they are taken with certain foods
When they are taken in megadoses
To ensure all inpatients receive adequate care, The Joint Commission specifies that nutrition screening be conducted at what time during hospital admission? Immediately upon admission Within 12 hours after admission Within 24 hours after admission Within 36 hours after admission
Within 24 hours after admission
