Explain the danger of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy
What will be an ideal response?
Risk of infecting the fetus, resulting in congenital malformations such as severe brain and eye injuries, microcephaly, and hydrocephalus
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A nurse administered a patient's scheduled oral dose of 20 mg furosemide (Lasix) at 8 AM this morning. This drug administration would have a bearing on which of the following assessments?
A) Pedal pulses and ankle circumference B) Intracranial pressure (ICP) and cognition C) Heart rate and rhythm D) Assessment of food and fluid intake
The nurse, caring for a patient diagnosed with Prinzmetal's or variant angina, realizes this is a serious type of chest pain. Why is this so?
1. It indicates the presence of coronary artery spasm. 2. It indicates there is associated renal disease. 3. It indicates there is associated pulmonary disease. 4. It indicates the presence of a myocardial infarction.
Which of the following vitamins or minerals can lead to congenital malformations of the fetus if taken in excess by the mother?
1. Zinc 2. Vitamin D 3. Folic acid 4. Vitamin A
Mrs. Smith is a 67-year-old patient who has been admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Rachael, the student nurse caring for Mrs. Smith, explains to her that diarrhea is the result of ab-normally fast peristalsis in what organ?
A. Jejunum B. Stomach C. Duodenum D. Colon