Author Question: What are potential beneficial effects of taking vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) supplements? (Select ... (Read 74 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

What are potential beneficial effects of taking vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) supplements? (Select all that apply.)

a. Delayed progression of macular degeneration
b. Improved blood clotting
c. Lowered risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
d. Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease
e. Reduced risk of colds in elderly patients

Question 2

A nurse is working with a group of patients. One patient states, My goal is to reduce my weight from 280 pounds to 230 pounds in 6 months. What response by the nurse would be most appropriate for this patient?

a. Most weight loss occurs in the first 6 months, so you should try to reduce your weight to 200 pounds.
b. Safe and maintainable weight loss should be about 10 of body weight in 6 months.
c. That is a realistic goal for your weight-reduction program.
d. Weight loss of more than 20 pounds in 6 months could be dangerous.

aprice35067 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, E
Studies to determine the potential benefits of vitamin E supplements show a decreased risk of colds in elderly patients when vitamin E is combined with vitamin C, beta-carotene, zinc, and copper, and a potential delay in the progression of macular degeneration. Vitamin E may actually increase the risk of bleeding. Studies have not shown a decrease in the risk of Alzheimer's disease or cardiovascular disease.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Safe and maintainable weight loss should be about 10 of body weight in 6 months (i.e., 28 pounds for this patient). A loss of 50 pounds in 6 months is unrealistic for this patient. Advising the patient to aim for a weight loss of 80 pounds in the first 6 months is less realistic than a reduction of 50 pounds and may actually harm the patient. Weight loss of more than 20 pounds in 6 months is not dangerous, because it falls within the guideline of 10 of body fat (i.e., 28 pounds for this patient).