The nurse is evaluating the client's nutritional status at her prenatal visit. The client is asking if she should take a supplement. What is the basis for recommending a supplement during pregnancy?
A) A decrease in eyesight
B) The stress of pregnancy
C) Individual circumstances
D) Increased nutrient needs during pregnancy
C
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Each individual should receive a complete assessment to determine the risk and/or presence of any conditions that might indicate a concern. The need for supplements will depend on the individual circumstances.
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selected. Select all that apply. 1. The mother's low socioeconomic status. 2. Maternal age of 26. 3. Mother's exposure to toxic chemicals. 4. More than three previous deliveries. 5. Maternal hypertension.
Which of the following actions by the nurse would fit into Leininger's cultural care preservation?
a. supporting the client's need for prayer by rearranging the time for bathing to accommodate a visit by the client's minister or priest b. teaching the client about cultural differences around the world, and how the client's culture matches some other cultures c. identifying with the client's culture, and behaving in ways that a person from the client's culture would d. talking with the client about his or her culture and the differences between the client's culture and the nurse's culture
The nurse is reviewing nursing documentation related to the care of a patient who had an amniocentesis. Which nursing notes reflect appropriate patient care?
1. An Rh-positive patient received RhoGAM after the amniocentesis. 2. The patient was monitored for 30 minutes after completion of the test. 3. Prior to discharge, the patient demonstrated vaginal spotting. 4. The patient reported that she takes insulin before each meal and at bedtime.
What percentage of all privately owned businesses are owned by women?
a. 10% b. 20% c. 30% d. 40%