The major advantage of chorionic villus sampling over amniocentesis is that it:
a. is not an invasive procedure.
b. does not require hospitalization.
c. has less risk of spontaneous abortion.
d. requires less time to obtain results.
D
Results from chorionic villus sampling can be known within 24 to 48 hours, whereas results from amniocentesis require 2 to 4 weeks.
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1. Contract the buttock muscles five times every two hours. 2. Increase fat in the diet to provide a protective coating over the boney prominences. 3. Do wheelchair push-ups every 15 to 30 minutes. 4. Avoid use of sheepskin as it prevents air from reaching the area.
The nursing instructor observes several nursing students administer medications to their assigned patients. The instructor would stop what student from administering the medication until the error was corrected?
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1. Flush the IV line with saline 2. Monitor the client for hypertension 3. Use an IV line with a filter 4. Use a large vein for the infusion 5. Monitor the client for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome