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azncindy619

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A client asks the nurse about differences in RDAs between men and women. Which is the nurse's best response?
 
  1. There is no difference in the RDA of men and women.
  2. There is a difference due to the different metabolic needs of men and women.
  3. There is a small difference, and men can take women's RDA dosage.
  4. There is a large difference based on manufacturers' suggestions.

Question 2

The nurse is providing education about vitamins. Which is the best way to classify vitamins?
 
  1. Vitamins are classified by their ability to mix with water.
  2. Vitamins are classified on how they interact with electrolytes in the body.
  3. Vitamins are classified according to their role on cognition and cellular function.
  4. Vitamins are classified by synthesis within the blood stream.



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Rationale 1: There is an RDA difference between men and women.
Rationale 2: Men and women have differences of RDAs of vitamins due to their metabolic needs.
Rationale 3: The RDAs of vitamins are small. Men should not be encouraged to take women's dosage.
Rationale 4:For many of the vitamins, there is a small difference in the RDAs. The RDA is determined by scientific research on humans and animals by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences.

Global Rationale: The RDA values represent the minimum amount of vitamin or mineral needed to prevent a deficiency in a healthy adult. The RDAs are based on scientific research, and there are differences based on the metabolic needs of men and women.

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Rationale 1:Vitamins are classified by their ability to mix with water.
Rationale 2:Vitamins are not classified on their interaction with electrolytes in the body.
Rationale 3:Vitamins are not classified by their role on cognition and cellular function.
Rationale 4:Vitamins are not classified by synthesize within the blood stream.

Global Rationale: A simple way to classify vitamins is by their ability to mix with water. Those that dissolve easily in water are called water-soluble vitamins. Those that dissolve in lipids are called fat soluble or lipid soluble.




azncindy619

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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