A number of inherited diseases can be detected in utero by amniocentesis. Which of the following diseases can be detected by this method?
A) Diabetes mellitus
B) Trisomy 21
C) Phenylketonuria
D) Impetigo
B
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A victim of sexual abuse expresses the belief to the nurse that the abuse is a punishment for not having lived a spiritually pure life prior to the event. The nurse:
1. Indicates to the victim that this is an incorrect view. 2. Makes it clear to the client that the rape was not a punishment for the client's own behavior. 3. Acknowledges the client's spiritual frustration and invites the client to express these feelings. 4. Explains that rape can happen even to the most religious people.
A patient in the ICU, in addition to his critical illness, suffers from clinical depression and is receiving medication for it
The nurse understands that this patient's anti-depression medications are most likely to inhibit the reuptake of which of the following neurotransmitters? Select all that apply. A) Acetylcholine B) Endorphin C) Enkephalin D) Serotonin E) Norepinephrine F) Substance P
What should the nurse do when preparing the patient for a bone scan?
a. Sedate the patient b. Restrict food intake c. Restrict fluid intake d. Encourage water intake
When delegating the application of heat or cold therapies to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP), the nurse should (Select all that apply)
a. allow the UAP to document the treatment and the client's response. b. clarify the order to ensure the task can be delegated. c. inspect the client's skin before the treatment. d. instruct the UAP to wrap the heat or cold in a protective cover. e. reassess the client's skin after the treatment is done.