During a home visit, the nurse is asked by an older couple if vitamin and nutritional supplements can compensate for poor food intake. What should the nurse respond to this question?
A) Supplements can be useful but avoid those that contain calcium..
B) The risks of excess dosages mean that supplements are best avoided entirely..
C) Supplements should be thought of as supplements, not replacements, so it's best not use them..
D) Vitamin and nutrient supplements can be a useful short-term nutritional measure, but only if they don't interact with prescribed medications..
Question 2
A patient, age 69, is admitted to the hospital with gross hematuria and history of a 20-pound weight loss during the last 3 months. The physician suspects renal cancer.
In obtaining a nursing history from this patient, the nurse recognizes which factor as a significant risk factor for renal cancer? a. High caffeine intake
b. Cigarette smoking
c. Use of artificial sweeteners
d. Chronic cystitis
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Comparison of Dietary Supplements (continued)
Grind whole flaxseeds before eating them to best reap their nutritional benefits
Foods, Fortified Foods, and Supplements