There are several background factors related to why some teens get pregnant. One of these factors is:
1. Teens often feel invincible and do not recognize risks related to their behaviors.
2. Teens enjoy engaging in sexual activity and want children.
3. Nurses do not have any influence with teens, and education is difficult.
4. Teens have realistic attitudes about school, work, parenting, and socializing.
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Teens often feel invincible, and they do not think about the negative outcomes they are advised could come true.
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Based on this data, which condition does the nurse suspect? 1. Arthritis of the wrists. 2. Carpal tunnel syndrome. 3. Crepitus of the wrists. 4. Dupuytren contracture.
A female patient who has a history of heavy menstrual periods is experiencing shortness of breath with exertion, pallor, and fatigue
Her hemoglobin and hematocrit levels are both lower than normal, and her CBC reveals microcytic and hypochromic erythrocytes. What will the nurse do? a. Contact the provider to discuss an order for 600 mg of PO ferrous sulfate BID. b. Recommend an over-the-counter folic acid supplement of 400 mcg/day. c. Suggest an over-the-counter iron supplement of 325 mg/day. d. Tell her to consult a dietician about including iron-rich foods in her diet.
Which statement should the nurse use to describe the communicating type of congenital hydrocephalus?
A) "There is a decreased production of cerebrospinal fluid." B) "There is an obstruction that keeps cerebrospinal fluid from passing between the ventricles and the spinal cord." C) "There is an opening between the ventricles and the spinal cord that usually closes at birth." D) "There is defective absorption of cerebrospinal fluid."
Strategies to promote minorities in the nursing workforce include:
a. raise awareness level of diversity issues b. seek experts on cross-cultural nursing issues c. mentoring programs matching people on cultural backgrounds d. Use technology and media to connect people of different cultures e. All of the above