The clinic nurse explains to the new nurse that during pregnancy, the maternal metabolism is altered to support the pregnancy by the hormones ___________ and ________, which are produced by the anterior ______ gland
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
thyrotropin; adrenotropin; pituitary
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The patient who undergoes total hip replacement may be prescribed prophylactic drugs such as heparin or warfarin (Coumadin). The rationale for this is that it
a. decreases the risk of thrombus formation. b. decreases the risk of hemorrhage. c. facilitates the wound-healing process. d. decreases the risk of systemic infection.
What does the Health on the Net Foundation (HON) code of conduct address?
1. Patient respect 2. Nurse conduct 3. Credibility of information on the World Wide Web 4. Reliability of information posted on PDAs
During a jury trial, the presence of a nurse-patient relationship is questioned. What kind of question is this and who would determine it?
1. Law to be determined by the judge 2. Fact to be determined by the judge 3. Law to be determined by the jury 4. Fact to be determined by the jury
Which action should the nurse teach to the client to prevent toxic shock syndrome?
A. "Use a barrier method of contraception." B. "Wash your hands before inserting a tampon." C. "Avoid intercourse with more than one partner." D. "Empty your bladder immediately after intercourse."