The perinatal nurse defines a __________ as any substance that adversely affects the growth and development of the embryo/fetus
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: teratogen
Teratogens (drugs, radiation, and infectious agents that can cause development of abnormal structures in an embryo) and a variety of internal and external developmental events may cause structural and functional defects.
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A) Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) B) Heparin C) Warfarin (Coumadin) D) Streptokinase (Streptase)
A patient in the ICU has had an endotracheal tube in place for 3 weeks. The physician has ordered that a tracheostomy tube be placed. The patient's family wants to know why the endotracheal tube cannot be left in place
What would be the nurse's best response? A) "The physician may feel that mechanical ventilation will have to be used long-term." B) "Long-term use of an endotracheal tube diminishes the normal breathing reflex." C) "When an endotracheal tube is left in too long it can damage the lining of the windpipe." D) "It is much harder to breathe through an endotracheal tube than a tracheostomy."
When evaluating the teaching for clients who smoke, the nurse realizes that which of the following statements indicates client understanding?
a. "I will be sure to drink more orange juice and other citrus juices." b. "I will drink at least 3 glasses of milk a day." c. "I know I need to eat more bananas and potatoes." d. "Dark green leafy vegetables will provide the added vitamin K I need.
An older adult client's daughter asks if the doctor can prescribe an antipsychotic medication for her father because he is so confused and agitated much of the time
The nurse is aware that the client should only be prescribed this medication when which strategy has failed? Select all that apply. A) Behavioral B) Environmental C) Physical D) Chemical E) Social