A nurse is caring for a neonate born with a congenital heart abnormality.
To better help the parents understand the impact of this disorder, the nurse begins by describing the unusual flow of blood through the heart which takes what course?

Choice A rationale

Acetaminophen is an analgesic and antipyretic but does not have antitussive properties.

Choice B rationale

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides analgesic effects but does not have antitussive properties.

Choice C rationale

Aspirin is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication but does not have antitussive properties.

Choice D rationale

Codeine is an opioid that provides both analgesic and antitussive effects. It is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain and to suppress cough.

Choice A rationale

The small intestine is where nutrients are absorbed, but it is not where vitamin D is activated. Vitamin D is first converted in the liver and then activated in the kidneys to promote calcium absorption.

Choice B rationale

This is incorrect because vitamin D is activated into a form that promotes calcium absorption. The active form is crucial for maintaining calcium and phosphate levels in the blood.

Choice C rationale

The kidneys play a significant role in converting vitamin D to its active form, calcitriol. This activated form is essential for the absorption of calcium in the intestines.

Choice D rationale

The large intestine is involved in water absorption and waste formation but not in the activation of vitamin D. The activation process primarily occurs in the kidneys and liver. .