The nurse is precepting a student who asks about fetal circulation. The nurse explains that the fetal circulatory shunts are still required after birth. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
Fetal circulatory shunts are not needed after birth because the infant oxygenates blood in
the lungs, metabolizes substances in the liver, and stops circulating blood to the placenta.
As the infant breathes, blood flow to the lungs increases, pressure in the right-sided heart
falls, and the foramen ovale closes.
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A) Prolonged immobility B) Reduced intake of fibrous food C) Intake of food with antacids D) Prolonged temperature elevation
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a. Hypertonia and bradypnea b. Apnea and fever c. High-pitched cry and apnea d. Muscle spasms and hunger
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a. draw a family genogram. b. talk with the child about the symptoms. c. hold an intervention that includes all involved parties. d. perform a culturally congruent comprehensive assessment.