8. What is the function of vitamin B12?  

A 67-year-old-male with bullous emphysema is scheduled for a bullectomy to prevent air-leak syndrome. The AG-ACNP knows which of the following patients would not be suited for a bullectomy:

A 67-year-old female with a medical history of COPD has been experienced increasing dyspnea, which is now more prominent at rest. She has a slight increase in sputum production for the last 3 days at home. Sputum remains clear to white. She is short of breath, but able to speak in full sentences. The patient’s last hospitalization for COPD was 3 years ago. WBC is 8,800/mm3, sodium 142 mmol/L, BUN 16 mg/dL, creatinine 0.9 mg/dL. Nasal swab for MRSA is negative. Based on these findings, what is the best treatment?

46. Which food should be avoided during pregnancy due to listeria risk?  

36. Which food is high in monounsaturated fat?  

43. What is the best way to prevent foodborne illness?  

48. Which food-medication interaction can cause hypertensive crisis?  

39. A nurse is teaching about vegetarian diets. Which nutrient should be monitored?  

29. What waist circumference indicates increased cardiovascular risk in females?  

The proper position for chest tube placement in a patient with a pneumothorax is: