The clinic nurse describes the respiratory system changes common to pregnancy to the new nurse. These changes include: Select all answers that apply
A) An increased tidal volume
B) A decreased airway resistance
C) An increased chest circumference
D) An increased airway resistance
A
An increased tidal volume
B
A decreased airway resistance
C
An increased chest circumference
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1. It treats the anemia seen in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis. 2. It combats the effects of dialysis on bone marrow. 3. It promotes elimination of nephrotoxic drugs from the body. 4. It enhances absorption of iron and folate in the intestinal tract.
The almond-shaped area of the female genitalia enclosed by the labia minora that contains openings to the urethra, Skene's glands, vagina, and Bartholin's glands is known as the:
a. Vestibule b. Fourchette c. Mons pubis d. Symphysis pubis
Persons over the age of 85 are:
a. The young-old b. Old c. The oldest-old d. The very old
A client is unable to give a urine sample for a culture and sensitivity (C&S) and asks the nurse why the health care provider does not just prescribe a "really strong" antibiotic
The nurse responds that careful selection of the correct antibiotic is important because prescribing the wrong antibiotic: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. will delay effective treatment. 2. will give the bacteria more time to grow. 3. can contribute to the development of drug-resistant bacteria. 4. could result in a lawsuit. 5. could result in an allergic response.