The nurse recognizes that the potential for teratogenic drug effects is not static throughout the prenatal and postnatal periods. The potential for teratogenic effects is highest during
A) breast-feeding of the neonate.
B) the first 2 months of pregnancy.
C) the two to 3 weeks prior to delivery.
D) the second trimester.
B
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The nurse assesses the infant's respirations as normal when which of the following is noted?
1. Intercostal retractions 2. Substernal retractions 3. Use of accessory muscles when breathing 4. Abdominal breathing
A patient who is near the end of his life is to be extubated, according to the wishes of his family. Which of the following would be the best action for the nurse to take to support the patient?
A) Ask the family to leave the room during the extubation. B) Hold a family conference to ask the family to reconsider their decision. C) Administer opioids to the patient to reduce pain and discomfort. D) Administer antibiotics to the patient to prevent infection.
The nurse is caring for a patient with papillary muscle rupture. The nurse would be most alert to the development of which type of shock?
1. Septic 2. Cardiogenic 3. Anaphylactic 4. Neurogenic
A physician bills the insurance company for a computed tomography (CT) scan, laboratory tests, chest x-ray, and an extended visit and receives revenue for each procedure billed. This type of payment system is a _____ payment system
a. prospective b. retrospective c. diagnosis-related group d. capitated