Why is it important to check ketones?
The ketone level will indicate if excessive fat is being burned. If so, then the diet is too low in carbohydrate and thus the developing fetus may not be getting ample carbohydrate. In addition, the elevated ketones would be toxic to the developing fetus.
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A) Oxygen saturation B) Resting respiratory rate C) Exercise tolerance D) Breath sounds
In what situation is informed consent not needed?
A) The researcher pays the participants a stipend B) The risk/benefit ratio is low C) A Certificate of Confidentiality has been obtained D) Informed consent is always needed
What is the most appropriate nursing response to the father of a newborn infant with myelomeningocele who asks about the cause of this condition?
a. "One of the parents carries a defective gene that causes myelomeningocele.". b. "A deficiency in folic acid in the father is the most likely cause.". c. "Offspring of parents who have a spinal abnormality are at greater risk for myelomeningocele.". d. "There may be no definitive cause identified.".
A hospital is switching to computerized charting. The nurse recognizes that one advantage to an electronic client chart is:
A) no other charting method is necessary. B) access is open to anyone. C) retrieval of information is more efficient. D) it is less costly to maintain.