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cabate

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which older patient is at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency?
 
  1. The patient with macrocytic anemia
  2. The patient who does not drink milk
  3. The patient who works outdoors daily and does not wear sunscreen
  4. The patient who is taking isoniazid (INH) after a positive tuberculin skin test

Question 2

For an older person (living with an adult child) who needs some help and social interaction during the day while their family member is at work, which of the following care settings would the nurse most likely recommend?
 
  a. hospice
  b. assisted living
  c. adult day care
  d. nursing home


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ndhahbi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Macrocytic anemia is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency and is not associated with vitamin D deficiency risk.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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Excellent

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