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Alainaaa8

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A pregnant teenage client is diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia. Which nutrient should the nurse encourage her to take to increase iron absorption?
 
  1. Vitamin A
  2. Vitamin C
  3. Vitamin D
  4. Vitamin E

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient in the clinic whom she suspects has vaginosis. Which test best determines whether this sexually active woman has the disorder?
 
  1. The observation of mycelia upon direct microscopy in a 10 potassium hydroxide preparation
  2. The addition of a 10 potassium hydroxide solution to the vaginal secretions
  3. A vaginal pH of less than 4.5
  4. A Gram stain positive for the fungus



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 2. Vitamin C is known to enhance the absorption of iron from meat and nonmeat sources.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The observation of mycelia upon direct microscopy in a 10 potassium hydroxide preparation is a test that confirms a diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Rationale 2: Adding a 10 potassium hydroxide solution to the vaginal secretion of a patient with bacterial vaginosis, called a whiff test, produces a fishy smell.
Rationale 3: The vaginal pH is usually greater than 4.5 if there is bacterial vaginosis.
Rationale 4: A Gram stain test is positive with vulvovaginal candidiasis.



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