In the assessment of an infant born at 32 weeks' gestation, which finding would lead the nurse to suspect to suspect that the newborn has a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)?

A) Weak, thready pulse
B) Decreased pulse rate
C) High diastolic arterial pressure
D) Continuous murmur on auscultation


D

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Clients taking an MAOI should be taught to avoid completely which of the following foods?

1. White wines, cottage cheese, and ice cream 2. Steak, potatoes, and corn 3. Bread, apples, and hamburgers 4. Liver, sauerkraut, and yogurt

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A clinic nurse sees adolescent girls frequently. Many of the girls should be screened for gonorrhea and Chlamydia infection, but they balk at having a pelvic exam. What option can the nurse offer these girls?

A. Blood draw B. Limited pelvic exam C. No alternative D. Urine collection

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The nurse understands that the patient with somatic symptom disorder may have an increased sensitivity to pain. This explanation of the patient's symptoms is based in which domain?

1. Genetic domain 2. Biologic domain 3. Humanistic domain 4. Psychological domain

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Sex education courses are usually taught to children in grades 6 to 8 because:

A) Children are ready developmentally to learn this content. B) The parents may not have taught them because of the explicit nature of the content. C) Each state mandates this content be taught in the schools. D) Children younger than these grades cannot understand sexual reproduction.

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