Author Question: The nurse is teaching a client about minor minerals. Which minerals should the nurse include in the ... (Read 31 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching a client about minor minerals. Which minerals should the nurse include in the teaching session?(Select all that apply.)

1. Fluoride
2. Sodium
3. Copper
4. Zinc
5. Potassium

Question 2

The nurse is providing a client with education about major minerals. Which minerals should the nurse include in the teaching session?(Select all that apply.)

1. Calcium
2. Iron
3. Fluoride
4. Chloride
5. Potassium

alvinum · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4

Rationale 1: Fluoride is a trace mineral.
Rationale 2: Sodium is a major mineral.
Rationale 3: Copper is a trace mineral.
Rationale 4: Zinc is a trace mineral.
Rationale 5: Potassium is a major mineral.

Global Rationale: Fluoride, copper, and zinc are trace minerals. Sodium and potassium are major minerals.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Calcium is a major mineral.
Rationale 2: Iron is a trace mineral.
Rationale 3: Fluoride is a trace mineral.
Rationale 4: Chloride is a major mineral.
Rationale 5: Potassium is a major mineral.

Global Rationale: Calcium, chloride, and potassium are all considered major minerals. Iron and fluoride are trace minerals.