Exam 7: Minerals

An infant in the NICU with acrodermatitis enteropathica is experiencing a scaly rash and failure to thrive. Which trace mineral should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this client?

The nurse prepares to assess for the Trousseau and Chvostek signs in a client. For which health problem is the nurse assessing this client?

A client with a cardiac arrhythmia has a serum glucose level of 239 mg/dL. Which finding should the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)

A toddler is diagnosed with zinc and manganese deficiencies. For which health problem should the nurse assess this toddler?

A client is experiencing fatigue, shortness of breath, and tachycardia. Which deficiency should the nurse suspect in this client?

The nurse prepares dietary teaching for a client with iron deficiency anemia. Which direction should the nurse provide the client about the prescribed iron-rich meal tea?

The nurse notes that a client is experiencing changes in sodium, potassium, and calcium regulation. Which mineral should the nurse suspect is causing this client's electrolyte imbalances?

An older female client is diagnosed with osteopenia. On which mineral should the nurse focus when assessing this client's diet?

The nurse prepares an educational seminar on mineral deficiencies. Which client population should the nurse emphasize as having the greatest risk for this health problem?

The nurse is concerned that a client has a low calcium level. Which symptom caused the nurse to suspect that this client has severe hypocalcemia?

The nurse prepares dietary teaching for an older client with Crohn disease. For which mineral should the nurse suggest the client increase the intake of green leafy vegetables, whole grains, seeds, and nuts?

The nurse notes that a client follows a strict vegetarian diet. For which deficiency should the nurse assess this client?

An adolescent is prescribed fluoride because of issues with water in the home. For which reason should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking the fluoride supplement with calcium?

The nurse discusses the potential for hypocalcemia with a client who is postmenopausal. For which potential health problem should the nurse caution the client to avoid long-term caffeine intake?

A client seeks medical attention for lethargy, weight gain, and a mass under the throat. Which question should the nurse ask when assessing this client?

A client has a potassium level of 3.2 mmol/L. What should the nurse expect when assessing this client? (Select all that apply.)