The evidence regarding the effects of caffeine on nutrition during pregnancy is conflicting and more research is needed
Until the time when there is more evidence on the effect of caffeine on the fetus, caffeine intake during pregnancy should be limited to 400 mg per day. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Caffeine intake should be limited to less than 200 mg per day. The nurse should discuss usual
sources of caffeine with the patient. A 6-oz cup of brewed coffee contains about 103 mg, tea
contains 36 mg, Cola beverages contain 35–50 mg/12 ounces and cocoa contain 4 mg/6 oz.
Caffeine changes calcium, thiamine, and iron absorption or excretion.
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a. "normal." b. "prehypertension." c. "stage 1 hypertension." d. "stage 2 hypertension."
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding. In which order will the nurse implement the steps, starting with the first one?
1. Elevate head of bed to at least 30 degrees. 2. Check for gastric residual volume. 3. Flush tubing with 30 mL of water. 4. Verify tube placement. 5. Initiate feeding. a. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3 b. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5 c. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5 d. 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
The nurse suspects precocious puberty in the girl who begins showing signs of puberty at the age of:
1. 7 years. 2. 10 years. 3. 13 years. 4. 8 years.