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Mollykgkg

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Antioxidants disarm free radicals produced during normal oxygen metabolism. Which mineral is a component of an enzyme that acts as an antioxidant?
 
  A) Iron B) Iodine C) Zinc D) Selenium

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The client has arrived for a scheduled dose of chemotherapy, complaining of nausea. The nurse suggests several strategies to the client. Which of the following is one of those suggestions?
 
  A) Eat foods served cold.
  B) Avoid eating 3 to 4 hours before chemotherapy.
  C) Eat low carbohydrates.
  D) Eat three meals a day.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Selenium is a component of a group of enzymes, called glutathione peroxidases, that function as antioxidants to disarm free radicals produced during normal oxygen metabolism.

Answer to Question 2

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Some individuals do better eating cold foods versus hot. It is also advisable that individuals avoid eating 1 to 2 hours before chemotherapy; eat high-carbohydrate, low-fat, easy- to-digest foods; and eat frequently.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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