The nurse admits a patient, age 72, who is scheduled for a ...

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The nurse admits a patient, age 72, who is scheduled for a vaginal hysterectomy. In what position will this patient be placed in the operating room for her surgery?
 
  a. Lateral
  b. Lithotomy
  c. Trendelenburg
  d. Supine

Question 2

Which foods should the nurse recommend to a patient who appears to be deficient in the B-complex vitamins?
 
  A) Limes
  B) Prunes
  C) Yellow vegetables
  D) Leafy green vegetables

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Answer to Question 1

B
The patient is placed in a lithotomy position, and the uterus is removed through the vagina.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Of the four foods listed, leafy green vegetables are the best source of the B-complex vitamins. Limes are a good source of vitamin C. Yellow vegetables are a good source of vitamin A. Prunes contain potassium, which is necessary for healthy nerves, but it is not a B-complex vitamin.