Many Clients Are Concerned About the Increased Levels of Mercury

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Multiple Choice

Many clients are concerned about the increased levels of mercury in fish and may be reluctant to include this source of nutrients in their diet.What is the best advice for the nurse to provide?

• A) "Canned white tuna is a preferred choice for inclusion in your diet."
• B) "Shark,swordfish,and mackerel are types of fish that have high mercury levels"
• C) "Fish caught in local waterways is the safest to consume."
• D) "Avoid salmon and shrimp since they contain high levels of mercury."

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, triggers a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, innate reaction to a stimulus without prior learning or conditioning.

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