Concept introduction:
Iron DeficiencyAnemia (IDA) is one of the leading causes of anemia throughout the world. Approximately 30% of the world population is anemic. The incidence of iron-deficiency anemia is inversely proportional to the economic status of a country. The occurrence of iron deficiency anemia is around 10 times more in countries where meat consumption is low. Iron-deficiency anemia mainly attacks pregnant women, infants, and children. This is majorly amplified in females during their menstrual blood loss. Iron
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- An older adult with iron deficiency anemia is being discharged with a prescription for ferrous sulfate enteric-coated tablets. To promote best absorption of the medication, which information should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? A. Take the tablet with a daily multivitamin. B. Bedtime is the best time to take the tablet. C. Wait 2 hours after meals to take the tablet. D. Crush the tablets and mix with pudding.arrow_forwardWhich clinical manifestations are associated with metabolic syndrome? give specific rational A.Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia B.High urea plasma levels and hypotension C.Large abdominal girth, hypertriglyceridemia, insulin resistance D.Fever and acidosisarrow_forwardA 16-year-old secondary school girl and her mother come to the clinic because the mother is concerned about her daughter's weight. You measure her height and weight and calculate her BMI at 22kg/m². Which of the following is most appropriate considering her BMI? Answers A-D A Inform the mother that her daughter is anorexic B Reassure the mother that she has a normal weight C Counsel the patient about exercise because she is obese D Counsel the patient on diet and exercise because she is obesearrow_forward
- What is the daily recommended intake of folate in women of childbearing age? a. 800mcg b. There is no need to take folate until one is pregnant. c. 400 mcg d. 200 mcgarrow_forwardDefine the following terms: a. one-carbon metabolism b. para-aminobenzoic acid c. cobalamin d. pernicious anemia e. intrinsic factorarrow_forwardIt has been reported that taking high doses of copaiba can cause symptoms of intolerance, nausea, vomiting, colic and diarrhea, and prolonged use may cause: Choose one answer. a. vision problems b. renal and liver damages c. brain damage d. heart and lung damagesarrow_forward
- The surgical approach to weight loss can often be justified in case of: O a. hypertension and BMI = 36 O b. uncontrolled diabetes O c. peptic ulcer disease o d. BMI >40arrow_forwardHigh-salt food has been clearly linked to risks in heart attack. A. True B. Falsearrow_forwardWhich condition would require an adjustment in the recommended intake of protein that differs from the RDA? Select one: a. diabetes b. osteoporosis OC. kidney disease d. stroke e. heart diseasearrow_forward
- Which of the following disorders is characterized by the consumption of large amounts of food while feeling a general loss of control over food intake? a. Binge eating disorder b. Anorexia c. Insomnia d. Night eating syndromearrow_forwardThe typical American diet, which is high in sugar, protein and fat and lacks in fruit and vegetable variety, has a tendency to cause: A. Malnutrition B. Acidosis C. Alkalosis D. Both A & Barrow_forwardA client is on complete bed rest after a total hip replacement surgery while he is being treated for a mild postoperative surgical wound infection. Identify the underlying physiologic factors that could increase the nutritional needs of this client. Give specific rational A.Anabolism, polydipsia, hypertriglyceridemia B.Elevated protein plasma levels, hypotension, glycolysis C.Large abdominal girth,insulin resistance, acidosis D.Fever, increased white blood cell count, negative nitrogen plasma levelarrow_forward