Resting energy expenditure (REE) differs by as much as which percentage between men and women due to differences in body composition?
1. 3
2. 5
3. 7
4. 10
4
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a. provide a constant oxygen supply. b. liquefy respiratory secretions. c. provide moisture to the mucous membranes. d. improve the infant's hydration.
The nurse is documenting assessment findings of a client diagnosed with anasarca. Which nursing documentation best shows improvement in disease progression?
A) Decreased abdominal girth B) Increased level of consciousness C) Weight maintenance D) Pulse rate decrease
What is the best technique to identify structural changes in the mitral valve?
A) Chest radiography B) Cardiac catheterization C) Transthoracic echocardiogram D) Cardiac stress test
Which woman would be most likely to seek prenatal care?
a. A 15-year-old who tells her friends, "I don't believe I'm pregnant." b. A 20-year-old who is in her first pregnancy and has access to a free prenatal clinic c. A 28-year-old who is in her second pregnancy and abuses drugs and alcohol d. A 30-year-old who is in her fifth pregnancy and delivered her last infant at home with the help of her mother and sister