Margaret has just found out she is pregnant. The nurse at the clinic told her that she should stop smoking, avoid alcohol, and avoid eating king mackerel because of the high mercury content in the fish
Although this advice should be followed during the entire pregnancy, the fetus is most vulnerable to adverse affects in the _____ trimester. A. first
B. second
C. third
D. final
A
Exposure to potential teratogens can affect fetal development during any of the trimesters; however, vulnerability is increased during the first trimester when fetal cells are differentiating and organs are forming.
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The population served by this nurse is the congregation of the church. Which type of nursing is this?
A. School nursing B. Public health clinics C. Community health nursing D. Parrish Nursing
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1. Administer oxygen. 2. Administer ephedrine 5 to 10 mg intravenously. 3. Verify the client is positioned to promote left uterine displacement. 4. Increase the flow rate of infusion of intravenous crystalloid solution.
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1. "I may need to have more frequent blood tests." 2. "I may need to have less frequent blood tests." 3. "I may need more medication than someone from a different ethnic group." 4. "I may need less medication than someone from a different ethnic group."