The third-leading cause of birth defects in the United States is:
1. Cigarette smoking
2. Fetal alcohol syndrome
3. Marijuana use
4. HIV from sharing needles
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The third-leading cause of birth defects in the United States is fetal alcohol syndrome.
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The nurse should further assess the patient for a. bradycardia, diaphoresis, and urinary urgency. b. tachycardia, diaphoresis, and urinary retention. c. xerostomia, diaphoresis, and mydriasis. d. increased gastric motility, mydriasis, and urinary retention.
A patient who lives alone has a BMI of 34. What strategy should the nurse suggest to help this patient reduce overeating?
1. Prepare a meal and eat it in the dining room. 2. Eat out more often to control portion size. 3. Read a book while eating as a distraction from the food. 4. Cook once a week and store the leftovers to reduce the need to cook again.
The nurse is administering folic acid to a patient with a new diagnosis of anemia. Which statement about treatment with folic acid is true?
a. Folic acid is used to treat any type of anemia. b. Folic acid is used to treat iron-deficiency anemia. c. Folic acid is used to treat pernicious anemia. d. The specific cause of the anemia needs to be determined before treatment.
Leigh Ann is receiving pancrelipase (Viokase) for chronic pancreatitis. Which observation best indicates the treatment is effective?
A. There is no skin breakdown B. Her appetite improves C. She loses more than 10 lbs D. Stools are less fatty and decreased in frequency