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joe

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The nurse in charge of the Alzheimer's unit reminds the nursing assistants several times each shift to offer all the clients a drink and snack.
 
  She understands adequate hydration is essential because an even core temperature in the body is maintained as heat from metabolism and physical activity is absorbed by: 1. Muscle.
   2. Fat.
   3. Skin.
   4. Water.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a nutrition class at the local high school. The subject for today is calcium. What is a good source of dietary calcium to teach the class?
 
  A) Fortified orange juice B) Organ meats C) Egg yolks D) Potatoes



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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Heat produced by metabolism and physical activity are absorbed by water in the body and dissipated to maintain an even core body temperature. This type of water loss is referred to as insensible since it is difficult to measure.

Answer to Question 2

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Besides dairy products, calcium is also found in bok choy, broccoli, Chinese/Napa cabbage, collards, kale, okra, turnip greens, fortified breakfast cereal, fortified orange juice, legumes, fortified soy milk, and almonds.



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