Fetal hypoxia is best described as a condition of
A. Decreased oxygen in the blood
B. Decreased oxygen in the tissue
C. Increased hydrogen ions in the blood
Ans: B. Decreased oxygen in the tissue
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1. will not be able to engage in sexual activity. 2. can enjoy a satisfying sex life with some adaptation. 3. will eventually return to the preinjury level of functioning. 4. will become more sexually active after recovering from the injuries.
A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the critical care unit with reports of midchest pressure radiating into the jaw and shortness of breath when walking up stairs
The patient is admitted with a diagnosis of "rule out myocardial infarction." The history portion of the assessment should be guided by a. medical history. b. history of prior surgeries. c. presenting symptoms. d. a review of systems.
The nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is at risk for developing early postpartum hemorrhage
What interventions would be included in the plan of care to detect this complication? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Weigh perineal pads if the client has a slow, steady, free flow of blood from the vagina. 2. Massage the uterus every 2 hours. 3. Maintain vascular access. 4. Obtain blood specimens for hemoglobin and hematocrit. 5. Encourage the client to void if the fundus is displaced upward or to one side.
How did the Industrial Revolution result in previous caregiving approaches, such as care by families, friends, and neighbors, becoming inadequate?
a. Economic and political wars resulted in frequent death and injuries. b. Incredible plagues consistently and constantly swept the European continent. c. Migration and urbanization resulted in increased demand for care. d. Caregivers could easily find other employment, so they demanded to be paid.