Author Question: By interfering with blood clotting, omega-3 fatty acids appear to lower the a. risk of ... (Read 24 times)

mynx · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

By interfering with blood clotting, omega-3 fatty acids appear to lower the

a. risk of hypertension.
b. risk of heart disease.
c. levels of serum triglyceride.
d. levels of serum cholesterol.

Question 2

Bottled water is high on the list of purchases made by American consumers. The nurse is aware that children who drink bottled water might need what?

A) Chlorine supplement C) Iron supplement
B) Magnesium supplement D) Fluoride supplement

jointhecircus · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Omega-3 fatty acids help decrease risk of heart disease by preventing formation of clots that may block arteries that are narrowed by atherosclerotic plaques. Omega-3 fatty acids do not decrease blood pressure or serum levels of triglyceride and cholesterol.

Answer to Question 2

D
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Fluoride promotes the mineralization of developing tooth enamel prior to both eruption and the remineralization of surface enamel in erupted teeth. Studies show that water fluoridation reduces tooth decay by approximately 25 over a person's lifetime. Bottled water may not be fluoridated.