__________ are small pinpoint areas of bleeding in the skin and deeper tissues resulting from leakage of blood through minute defects in the capillary endothelium

A. Platelets
B. Petechiae
C. Pseudopods
D. Phospholipids


B

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Many older adults complain of vague indigestion and take over-the-counter antacids. Frequent use of certain antacids can result in a deficiency of

a. Iron b. Vitamin B12 c. Phosphorus d. Vitamin A

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To what does the term fetal presentation refer?

a. the part of the fetus that enters the pelvis first b. relationship of the fetal body parts to one another c. relationship of the landmark on the presenting part to the four quadrants of the mother's pelvis d. relationship of the fetus's long axis to the mother's long axis

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The nurse's role in diagnostic testing is to provide

a. Advice to the couple b. Assistance with decision-making c. Information about the tests d. Reassurance about fetal safety

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Which nursing diagnosis may be identified for a patient with hyperthyroidism?

a. Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements b. Constipation c. Disturbed sleep pattern d. Ineffective airway clearance

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