The nurse is caring for an African American patient who has a serum bilirubin of 6 mg/100 mL. Which body area should be used as the best way to assess skin color changes in this patient?

A. Fingernails
B. Skin of the inner arms
C. Palms of the hands
D. Sclera


Answer: C

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a. Dilated cervix b. Fetal lung maturity c. Rupture of membranes d. Uterine hypertonia

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Which food or beverage should you teach a patient who is prescribed quetiapine (Seroquel) to avoid?

a. Coffee and caffeine b. Fresh berries and vegetables c. Aged cheese and smoked meat d. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice

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The nurse assesses which of the following families as developmentally appropriate? Select all that apply

A) the family that teaches their school-age children at home, and does not participate in social groups B) the family with a newborn that has prepared a nursery and bought clothing and baby care supplies C) the family in which the teenagers are expected to work in the family business after school and on weekends D) the newlyweds who have decided together not to have children for several years E) the "empty nest" family that has opened a new business and spends long hours each day working together

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Identify the household measure: 10 gtt

What will be an ideal response?

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