Which of the following supports why a preterm fetus usually is more affected by medication given at birth than a full-term fetus?
A) Affinity of the preterm fetus to drugs that are fat-soluble
B) Affinity of the preterm fetus to drugs that are strongly bound to protein
C) Inability of the preterm fetus to use drugs with a molecular weight over 1000
D) Inability of the immature liver to metabolize or inactivate drugs
D
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a. facing an "empty nest" as children move away. b. being diagnosed with a chronic health problem such as cancer. c. adjusting to the possible or actual death of parents and /or life partner. d. reviewing the experiences, relationships, and events of one's life and accepting one's life and accompanying life choices and outcomes in their entirety (a life review).
What is found in the urine of many clients with myeloma?
a. Bence Jones protein c. myeloma proteins b. Reed Sternberg cells d. increased RBCs
When making morning rounds, a client with acute leukemia reports having nosebleeds off and on throughout the night. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?
A) Determine if client has pain anywhere. B) Report the findings to the physician. C) Check the client's blood pressure and pulse. D) Apply a water-soluble lubricant to the nares.
The Neuman systems model defines family health in terms of system stability characterized by five interacting factors. These include:
1. Cultural and wellness 2. Religion and socioeconomic factors 3. Physiological and physiological 4. Education and performance