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j.rubin

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse encourages a group of extended care residents to sit out on the sunny patio for an hour each day. What vitamin level is the nurse trying to improve?
 
  a. A
  b. B12
  c. D
  d. K

Question 2

What instructions should the nurse include when teaching a patient regarding a new prescription for an oral iron supplement?
 
  a. Supplements should be taken between meals on an empty stomach.
  b. Medication should be drunk from a nonmetal glass.
  c. The color of the stool will change to dark green or black.
  d. Constipation is likely to occur.


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Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Exposure to the sun allows the skin to synthesize vitamin D, which is required for calcium absorption.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Iron supplements can color the stool a dark green or black. Iron should be taken with a meal to reduce gastrointestinal irritation. The preparation should be taken through a straw. The supplement might cause diarrhea.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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