1
Which vitamin has the greatest chance of toxicity if taken in large doses?
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Vitamin A
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Riboflavin (B
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Vitamin C
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Pantothenic acid
2
The nurse provides dietary instruction to a client who is having difficulty controlling their blood glucose level. Which mineral deficiency should the nurse anticipate?
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Chromium
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Calcium
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Copper
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Iron
3
The nurse is teaching a client how to read a supplement label. Which of the following statements by the client about what information can be included in a supplement label indicates additional instruction is needed?
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“It will describe how the ingredients can affect my body.”
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“It will list the amount of the ingredients in the supplement.”
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“It will describe how much of the supplement I should take.”
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“It will describe how the supplement will cure my high blood pressure.”
4
The nurse is assessing a child with bowed legs. Which vitamin deficiency should the nurse anticipate is related to this disorder?
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Vitamin C
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Calcium
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Vitamin D
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Riboflavin
5
Which information should the nurse give to a client taking high doses of water-soluble vitamins?
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Excess water-soluble vitamins are stored in fatty tissue.
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Excess water-soluble vitamins are stored in the liver.
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Excess water-soluble vitamins quickly reach toxic levels.
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Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted in the urine.
6
Which vitamin supplement should the nurse recommend to a client who is trying to conceive?
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Thiamin
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Niacin
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Folate
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Choline
7
Which minerals should the nurse instruct parents to include in the diet of preschool-aged children for the development of healthy bones and teeth?
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Phosphorus and potassium
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Iron and zinc
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Calcium and phosphorus
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Chloride and calcium
8
Which mineral deficiency should the nurse anticipate in the client diagnosed with goiter?
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Iron
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Iodine
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Potassium
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Sodium
9
Which food preparation technique should the nurse advise a client to use to prevent loss of water-soluble vitamins from the food?
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Use less water in food preparation.
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Cook food for a longer time.
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Cook at a higher temperature.
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Cut food into larger pieces.
10
Which vitamin deficiency should the nurse anticipate in the client with chronic alcohol use?
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Riboflavin
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Niacin
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Vitamin C
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Thiamin