Nurse F. works at a high school in a small rural town. Her son is ...

[nelaaney]

Nurse F. works at a high school in a small rural town. Her son is a member of the school cross country team. Several times after training he has come home and complained of muscle weakness, dizziness, and increased heart rate.
 
  Each time she encouraged him to drink extra fluids and rest and the symptoms resolved. Now that she identified this as a problem, her next course of action would be to: (Select all that apply.) 1. Include information about the symptoms and effects of altered fluid status in her health class which is mandatory for all students.
   2. Arrange a special class for athletes to discuss good hydration and symptoms of dehydration.
   3. Discuss the need for athletes to have extra fluids with the physical education staff.
   4. The is no need to do anything else since her son now drinks extra fluids.
   5. Be present at all sports events to ensure students are adequately hydrated.

Question 2

While discussing nutrition with the group of clients, the nurse explains that some vitamins and minerals work together. What trace element is an essential component of vitamin B12?
 
  A) Nickel B) Selenium C) Cobalt D) Molybdenum

[mathjasmine]

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3
Rationale: Dehydration is a risk for athletes who participate in sports which include strenuous physical activity. Arranging a class for school athletes, including information for all students, and discussing fluid needs with the physical education staff would all be good interventions for the nurse. The nurse should not have to be present at all sports events.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Cobalt is an essential component of vitamin B12.

[nelaaney]

Excellent

[scikid]

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