The prenatal supplement that reduces the incidence of neural tube defects is _________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
folic acid
folate
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Jugular venous pulsations consist of two or three waves called the "a," "c", and "v" waves. The "a" wave is produced by which of the following?
a. contraction of the right atrium c. contraction of the right ventricle b. contraction of the left atrium d. contraction of the left ventricle
A pregnant patient is directed to perform a daily fetal movement count. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this count? (Select all that apply.)
A) Lie down to do the count after eating a meal. B) Count only movements that are strong enough to hurt. C) Report if no movement is felt for any half-hour period. D) Choose a different time frame each day to count movements. E) Count fetal movements until a total of 10 are counted and record the time.
A client states to the nurse during a sleep assessment that it takes her more than 30 minutes to fall asleep. The client states it increases her anxiety. This is considered
A) Sleeplessness B) Sleep anxiety C) Sleep disturbance D) Sleep latency
Allison has lost a lot of weight and has an abnormally rapid heartbeat. She often suffers from anxiety and muscle weakness. When she visits Dr. Ford's clinic for a checkup, Dr. Ford immediately observes that Allison has bulging eyeballs. After running a few tests, Dr. Ford confirms his suspicions and tells Allison that she is suffering from an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. He tells her that, according to the test results, she has very high levels of thyroid hormones circulating in her bloodstream and that the excess hormones are responsible for producing these symptoms. Based on the information provided in this scenario, from which of the following conditions is Allison most likely suffering?
A. Cretinism B. Myxedema C. Graves' disease D. Nontoxic goiter