A newly confirmed pregnant patient asks the nurse what the dangers of smoking are to her baby. The nurse tells her that smoking can cause the fetus to have:
a. hearing deficits.
b. neuromuscular deformities.
c. cerebral palsy.
d. low birth weight.
D
Smoking has been proven to cause slow intrauterine growth and low birth weight.
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A staff nurse is applying for a license in a second state 2 years after initial licensure. To determine the scope of practice in the new state, the nurse should obtain a copy of the:
1. state Nurse Practice Act. 2. American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of care. 3. staff nurse job description in a state facility. 4. general laws of the state.
A necessary, basic condition for successful integration of clinical information systems is:
a. Software. b. Standard medical nomenclature. c. Confirmatory evidence from nursing-led studies. d. Strong interdisciplinary cultures.
A nurse is feeding a patient. Which of the following statements would help a person maintain dignity while being fed?
A) "I am going to feed you your cereal first and then your eggs." B) "I wish I had more time so I could feed you all of your meal." C) "I know you don't like me to feed you, but you need to eat." D) "What part of your dinner would you like to eat first?"
Which of the following intravenous solutions is most similar to the electrolyte content of the blood?
1. 0.22% sodium chloride (1/4NS) 2. Dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride (D5 1/2NS) 3. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 4. Lactated Ringer's (LR)