Symptoms of vitamin D toxicity include a. lethargy and loss of ...

[jho37]

Symptoms of vitamin D toxicity include
 
  a. lethargy and loss of coordination.
  b. rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis.
  c. blistered skin, joint pain, and liver dam-age.
  d. high levels of calcium in the blood and urine.

Question 2

The client is training for a marathon and is requesting information from the nurse about carbohydrates. Which of the following statements by the client indicates adequate learning has occurred?
 
  1. My carbohydrate needs are based on my body weight..
   2. High-fiber foods often have a higher glycemic index than foods with low-fiber content..
   3. I need to eat all of my carbohydrates for the day just prior to exercising..
   4. Glucose is stored in the kidneys as glycogen..

[mrphibs]

Answer to Question 1

D
Vitamin D toxicity causes high levels of calcium in the blood and urine because vitamin D en-hances calcium absorption. Lethargy and loss of coordination indicates thiamine deficiency. Rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis indicate vitamin D deficiency (not toxicity). Blistered skin, joint pain, and liver damage are signs of vitamin A toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

1
Rationale: Carbohydrate intake during training should be based on body weight and not on a percentage of total caloric intake. High-fiber foods often have a low glycemic index and low-fiber foods typically have a high glycemic index. Carbohydrates should be eaten throughout the day to maintain glycogen stores. Glucose is stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver and can be converted back to glucose when the need arises.