Exam 7: Minerals

Which statement made to a nurse about how calcium is used by the human body indicates that more teaching is necessary?

Which substances form the hard substances of bones and teeth? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client with iron overload. Which would the nurse expect to see in the client's medical history? Select all that apply.

Which mineral helped iodine deficiencies become uncommon in North America?

The emergency department calls a nurse in preparation for a client suffering from anemia. Which complaints does the nurse suspect the client will have?

A nurse is teaching a class to parents about child exposure to toxic substances. Which is the most important implementation the nurse teaches the parents?

A nurse is caring for a client who has to be fed via gastric tube. Which neurological abnormalities from nutritional deficiency should the nurse watch for as the client is receiving long-term parenteral nutrition?

A nurse is teaching the client diagnosed with an iron deficiency. Which foods should the nurse encourage the client to incorporate into their diet? Select all that apply.

Which statement explains the nature of minerals?

A nurse is working with a nutritionist regarding fortified sources of calcium. Which source would be essential for a client with nerve conduction issues?

A nurse received a report from the gastrointestinal department and is waiting to admit a client with hypocalcemia due to malabsorption who is being treated for a broken wrist. Which calcium-related food does the nurse suggest? Select all that apply.

Which are associated with both mineral deficiencies and toxicities?

Which disease process is caused by a deficiency of selenium?

A nurse is teaching clients about healthy living and the contributions of minerals to the growth and maintenance of the body's health. Which statement by the clients shows an understanding of the importance of minerals in the body?

A nurse teaches a client that most functions of minerals in the body are specific to regulatory and metabolic processes. Which statement by the client indicates teaching has been successful?

What is the daily intake requirement for a major mineral?

Which minerals contribute to nerve and muscle function? Select all that apply.

Which of the following are commonly recognized for their relationship to health? Select all that apply.

A nurse provides teaching to the client diagnosed with a calcium deficiency. Which conditions does the client likely have? Select all that apply.

When caring for a new client, a nurse notes that laboratory work indicates phosphorus levels are high. Which does the nurse recognize as a potential cause of this elevation?