Should Mrs. Rodriguez be on any type of vitamin/mineral ...

[magmichele12]

Should Mrs. Rodriguez be on any type of vitamin/mineral supplementation at home when she is discharged? Would you make any recommendations for specific types? Explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Mrs. Hoffman has quit smoking. Shouldn't her condition now improve? Explain.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[tuate]

Answer to Question 1

 Supplementation of iron, calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 are of the highest concern for her.
 It would be a good idea for Mrs. Rodriguez to be on a general multivitamin with iron. The supplement may be better absorbed in liquid form.
 Theoretically, it is believed that a large dose of B12 can be absorbed in small amounts without intrinsic factor.
- This absorption is accomplished through diffusion.
- An oral dose of 150 g may be sufficient to prevent B12 deficiency.
- B12 can also be provided intramuscularly.
- 60-100 g injected monthly would be adequate to prevent pernicious anemia.

Answer to Question 2

Cessation of smoking has been shown to slow progression of the disease but it does not reverse the existing damage.