Author Question: The nurse is aware that clients with chronic alterations in kidney function have insufficient ... (Read 24 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is aware that clients with chronic alterations in kidney function have insufficient amounts of which of the following vitamins?

a. Vitamin A
b. Vitamin D
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin K

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a research project on optimal time frames for postoperative ambulation of patients. After identifying the problem, what is the next step in the research process?

a. Selecting the population
b. Reviewing the literature
c. Identifying the instrument to use for data analysis
d. Obtaining approval to conduct the study

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The kidneys play a role in calcium and phosphate regulation by producing a substance that con-verts vitamin D into its active form. Clients with chronic alterations in kidney function do not make sufficient amounts of the active vitamin D.
Clients with chronic alterations in kidney function do not suffer from an insufficient amount of vitamin A.
Clients with chronic alterations in kidney function do not suffer from an insufficient amount of vitamin E.
Clients with chronic alterations in kidney function do not suffer from an insufficient amount of vitamin K.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Following identification of the problem and review of the literature, the researcher will design the study protocol. Selecting the population is a component of this phase of the research process.
B After identifying the problem, the next step in the research process is reviewing the literature in order to determine what is known about the problem.
C Identifying the instrument to use for data analysis occurs during the process of designing the study protocol. This step would occur during the study design phase of the research process after problem identification and literature review have taken place.
D Obtaining necessary approvals is part of conducting the study, which follows the design phase in the research process.