A newborn with a birth weight of 1000 grams is diagnosed with tracheoesophageal fistula. Which intervention will the nurse anticipate from the health-care provider after the diagnosis?
1. Perform cardiac catheterization.
2. Insert a gastrostomy tube.
3. Initiate therapy with indomethacin.
4. Repair the esophagus and trachea surgically.
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Low birth weight babies have a higher degree of risk for genetic birth defects
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Marijuana smoke and tobacco smoke both contain dangerous substances known as
A) hallucinogens. B) depressants. C) stimulants. D) carcinogens.
People who believe that their body shape and size prevents them from dating or having a meaningful relationship are in which phase of the body image continuum?
A) Distorted body image B) Body hate/dissociation C) Body preoccupied/obsessed D) Body acceptance