An infant born to a teenage mom has documented consequences. Among these are the following. Select all that apply
A. Having to accept charity and gifts from other family members
B. Higher incidence of child abuse and neglect
C. Increased risk of lower education and hence fewer employment choices
D. Lower probability of a successful marriage in adulthood
E. Mortality rate 2 to 4 times greater than other infants and twice the risk of stillbirths
F. Risk of infant daughter also becoming an unwed teenage mom at an early age
ANS: B, C, E, F
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A. wearing gloves for all patient contact. B. sterilizing equipment after each use. C. following the guidelines for handwashing. D. wiping environmental surfaces daily.
Which of the following client statements below is most suggestive of ineffective management of a therapeutic regimen?
1. "I want to follow my new diet, but it doesn't provide enough food. I still feel hungry after I eat." 2. "I've decided that it's better for me to continue to prepare food as I have always done." 3. "The new diet is too expensive. I will not spend all of my money on food." 4. "Preparing and eating certain foods cannot be that effective in keeping me well."
If a number to the right of the target place value is four or less,
A. the number in the target place value should be rounded up by one number. B. the number in the target place value should be rounded down by one number. C. the number in the target place value should not be changed. D. the number in the target place value should be rounded up by two numbers.
To best assist a patient with dysphagia, the nurse should implement which action(s)? (select all that apply.)
a. Encourage "practice swallowing" before the meal. b. Coach the patient to chew thoroughly. c. Assist the patient to sit upright with the head forward and chin tucked. d. Offer fluid during the meal. e. Give the patient thin liquids, such as wa-ter.