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Davideckstein7

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The client with megaloblastic anemia asks the nurse what causes this disorder. The nurse's best response is:
 
  a. Megaloblastic anemia results from inadequate iron and niacin in your diet.
  b. Megaloblastic anemia results from inadequate stores of vitamin K and vitamin C in the body.
  c. Megaloblastic anemia results from vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency or both.
  d. We really don't know the cause, but it probably is related to your smoking.

Question 2

The nurse understands that the reason U.S. food manufacturers of flours and certain other grain products are required to add folic acid to their product is because folic acid:
 
  a. enhances the flavor of the food.
  b. deficiencies may cause neural tube defects during pregnancy.
  c. prolongs the shelf life of the product.
  d. promotes increased growth in childhood.



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Brenm

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the cause of megaloblastic anemia.
B Incorrect: This is not the cause of megaloblastic anemia.
C Correct: This is the cause of megaloblastic anemia.
D Incorrect: This is not the cause of megaloblastic anemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not the reason and it doesn't enhance the flavor of food.
B Correct: This is the reason for this mandate.
C Incorrect: This is a false statement.
D Incorrect: This is a false statement.




Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


blakcmamba

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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