The nurse is educating a patient about including more omega-3 ...

[jho37]

The nurse is educating a patient about including more omega-3 fatty acids in her diet. Which of the following food sources should be included? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Salmon
  b. Flaxseed
  c. Mackerel
  d. Steak

Question 2

The nurse knows that a deficiency in vitamin C can result in the following conditions: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Stiff joints
  b. Osteopenia
  c. Petechiae
  d. Loose teeth
  e. Bleeding gums

[meltdown117]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C
Dietary sources of omega-3 include fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, and lake trout, as well as nuts, seeds, and oils; flaxseed oil contains the highest amount of total omega-3 fatty acids. Steak does not contain omega-3.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Deficiencies of vitamin C interfere with normal tissue synthesis and may result in gingivitis, which produces swollen and bleeding gums with loosened teeth, and painful, stiff joints. Other problems associated with malabsorption include anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells), excessive bleeding, petechiae (bleeding under the skin), poor wound healing, and neural tube defects. Osteopenia results from poor absorption of calcium.

[jho37]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[meltdown117]

Great! Please up vote