A 13-month-old child drinks 40 to 48 ounces of milk every day. ...

[Zoey63294]

A 13-month-old child drinks 40 to 48 ounces of milk every day. The parents report that the toddler eats a variety of baby fruits and vegetables but refuses meats and cereals. The primary care NP should order a:
 
  a. complete blood count (CBC).
  b. ferritin level.
  c. vitamin D level.
  d. serum calcium level.

Question 2

A 40-year-old woman asks the primary care NP what she can do to minimize her risk of osteoporosis. She takes 800 mg of calcium and drinks 2 cups of skim milk each day. The NP should recommend that she:
 
  a. decrease dietary fat.
  b. limit her caffeine intake.
  c. consume a high-protein diet.
  d. drink diet instead of sugary sodas.

[amcvicar]

Answer to Question 1

A
This child is consuming a diet low in iron. The NP should order a CBC to check this child's hemoglobin.

Answer to Question 2

B
Large amounts of caffeine decrease calcium absorption. Calcium absorption is improved with fat and decreased with high protein intake. All sodas contain phosphorus, which decreases calcium levels.

[Zoey63294]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[amcvicar]

Great! Please up vote