The nursing instructor explains to the class that according to the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, abortion is legal if induced:
1. Before the 30th week of pregnancy.
2. Before the period of viability.
3. To provide tissue for therapeutic research.
4. Can be done any time if mother, doctor, and hospital all agree.
2
Explanation: 2. Abortion can be performed legally until the period of viability.
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A) Diet high in red meat B) Upper GI bleed C) Hemorrhoids D) Cancer of the large intestine
During the examination of a male client who has not been circumcised, the nurse is attempts to retract the foreskin of the penis, but skin is very tight and cannot be pulled back
The nurse would correctly anticipate which of the following conditions? 1. Urethral stricture 2. Paraphimosis 3. Urethritis 4. Phimosis
Which statement(s) about liberation of drugs is/are true? (Select all that apply.)
a. A drug must be dissolved in body fluids before it can be absorbed into body tissues. b. A solid drug taken orally must disintegrate and dissolve in GI fluids to allow for absorption into the bloodstream for transport to the site of action. c. The process of converting the drug into a soluble form can be controlled to a certain degree by the dosage form. d. Converting the drug to a soluble form can be influenced by administering the drug with or without food in the patient's stomach. e. Elixirs take longer to be liberated from the dosage form.
A patient is diagnosed with an aortic dissection. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
A. Verapamil (Isoptin) B. Diltiazem (Cardizem) C. Hydralazine (Apresoline) D. Esmolol (Brevibloc) E. Sodium nitroprusside (Nipride)