An increasing number of women are now becoming pregnant relatively late in their reproductive lives. The birth rate for women ages 40 to 44 has increased to the highest level in 40 years
Which advances in maternity care these women are at no greater risk for obstetric complications. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
The older women it is definitely at an increased risk for obstetric complications, including
spontaneous abortion, gestational diabetes, cesarean births, stillbirth, preeclampsia,
placenta previa, abruption, preterm delivery, and low birth weight infants.
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A medical nurse who is caring for a patient being discharged home after a radical neck dissection has collaborated with the home health nurse to develop a plan of care for this patient
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A) give pain medication. B) identify the underlying cause. C) monitor vital signs. D) obtain laboratory values, including drug screens.