The patient is experiencing late decelerations. The nurse understands that this is caused by:

1. Uteroplacental insufficiency
2. Umbilical cord compression
3. Fetal head compression
4. Fetal cardiac abnormality


1. Uteroplacental insufficiency

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Which of the following strategies should the nurse discourage the client from using, or urge him to see a physician before beginning the therapy? The client has not used any of these therapies in the past. Select all that apply. a. Aromatherapy b. T'ai chi c. Yoga d. Melatonin

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What is being assessed when a nurse asks a client to identify name, date, residential address, and situation?

1. Mood 2. Perception 3. Orientation 4. Affect

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A client has been prescribed a drug to prevent angina pain. What is the first type of medication prescribed to prevent angina?

1. Beta blockers 2. Alpha blockers 3. Calcium channel blockers 4. Organic nitrates

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Children between 1 and 3 years of age:

A) are capable of basic reasoning. B) have a well-developed sense of cause and effect. C) generally explore the world exclusively by crawling. D) may have negative associations with health care providers.

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