A woman in the last trimester of pregnancy drinks 8 to 12 ounces of alcohol daily. The nurse plans for the delivery of an infant who is:

a. jaundiced
b. dependent on alcohol
c. healthy but underweight
d. microcephalic and cognitively impaired


ANS: D
Fetal alcohol syndrome is the result of alcohol's inhibiting fetal development in the first trimester. The fetus of a woman who drinks that much alcohol will probably have this disorder. Alcohol use during pregnancy is not likely to produce the findings listed in the distracters.

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a. can be made by the client's next of kin b. describes a client's preferences regarding life-sustaining methods c. must be written d. cannot be changed once written

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The nurse instructs a client with a history of acute respiratory acidosis and lung infections on ways to prevent further episodes of the health problem. Which client statement indicates that teaching has been effective?

A) "I will limit drinking alcohol to the evening hours only." B) "I will limit my intake of bananas and oranges." C) "I will take prescribed antibiotics until my symptoms subside." D) "I will receive the annual influenza vaccination."

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Emergency management is usually instituted by the safety officer of the facility. All employees are oriented to the emergency procedures either during new employee orientation or through an-nual competency evaluations

During these sessions, information is disseminated to include (se-lect all that apply): a. Sentinel events review. b. Limitations of new admissions. c. Evacuation plans. d. Command structure. e. Transportation to and from facility.

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The comprehensive coding system that is more inclusive than ICD-9 in that it includes nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions is known by the acronym ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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