The _____ _____ allows relatively well-oxygenated blood to enter the fetal heart directly, bypassing the liver.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: Ductus venosus
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A patient who is a university student states that before taking an examination he feels a heightened sense of awareness, a sense of restlessness, and a mild degree of apprehension. Which nursing intervention is most therapeutic?
a. Normalize his symptoms as resulting from mild anxiety and calmly discuss how they may actually help his performance. b. Advise the patient to discuss his experience with a physician or psychologist, as these symptoms suggest a more serious psychiatric disorder. c. Offer to explore the possibility of obtaining an order for an anxiolytic medication to be used when necessary. d. Acknowledge the patient's experience and suggest that he consider counseling to bring this anxiety under control.
__________ is the process that includes emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and intellectual responses and behaviors by which individuals incorporate an actual, anticipated or perceived loss
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A nurse counsels a patient started on thyroid replacement therapy for hypothyroidism. Which information should be included in patient education?
1. Therapy should continue until all symptoms have resolved. 2. Medication should be taken as directed for 3-6 months. 3. Most patients require therapy for at least 1 year. 4. Treatment is likely to be lifelong.
Patients who have had multiple surgical procedures are at risk for developing a latex allergy because:
A. Latex products contain added chemicals that cause allergens B. Underlying environmental allergies C. Use of antibacterial soap after using latex gloves D. Sensitization to the powder in latex gloves