True or False: The fetal concentration of glucose is lower than the glucose level in the maternal blood because of its rapid metabolism by the fetus
1. True
2. False
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A) Falling blood volume B) Parasympathetic stimulation C) Rising sodium levels D) Rising calcium levels E) Rising parathyroid hormone levels
The nurse is caring for a first-day postoperative thoracotomy patient. The nurse assesses that the level of drainage has not increased over the last 3 hours. After assessing the patient's respiratory status, what should the nurse do next?
a. Raise the system above the patient's heart. b. Check the tubing for kinks. c. Reposition the patient. d. Notify the physician.
Transient psychotic symptoms that occur with borderline personality disorder are most likely treated with which of the following?
a. Anticonvulsant mood stabilizers b. Antipsychotics c. Benzodiazepines d. Lithium
A client asks the nurse what the most commonly used OTC antitussive is. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "Dextromethorphan" 2. "Guaifenesin (Mucinex)" 3. "Benzonatate (Tessalon)" 4. "Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)"