The client states that she uses bottled water to mix formula for ...

[joesmith1212]

The client states that she uses bottled water to mix formula for her infant. The nurse educates the client that due to this practice, the infant may be at risk for developing which of the following health problems, later in life?
 
  1. Cancer
   2. Hypertension
   3. Diabetes
   4. Dental caries

Question 2

Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy, which is characterized by
 
  a. weakening of connective tissues.
  b. diarrhea, dermatitis, and dementia.
  c. degeneration of nerves and muscles.
  d. iron deficiency anemia and weight loss.

[onowka]

Answer to Question 1

4 Rationale: Bottled water does not typically contain adequate levels of fluoride, which is commonly added to municipal water supplies to protect community members' dental health. Tap water often contains fluoride and it would be better to mix formula with tap water for this reason. Bottled water use does not predispose the client to cancer, hypertension, or diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Vitamin C deficiency causes breakdown of connective tissues. Diarrhea, dermatitis, and demen-tia are characteristic of niacin deficiency. Degeneration of nerves and muscles are not associated with deficiency of a specific vitamin. Vitamin C deficiency may be associated with iron defi-ciency anemia because vitamin C enhances absorption of nonheme iron. Vitamin C deficiency is not generally associated with weight loss.

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