A patient who delivered her infant three days ago and was discharged home calls her provider's office with a complaint of sweating all night. What is the cause of the increased perspiration?
A) Change in pregnancy hormone
B) Body secreting the excess fluids from pregnancy
C) The patient may be drinking too much fluid
D) The body is trying to get rid of the extra blood made during pregnancy
Ans: B
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After teaching a pregnant client about the effects of smoking on pregnancy, the nurse knows that the client needs further education when she states, "I am at increased risk for:
1. "Pre-eclampsia." 2. "Preterm birth." 3. "Placenta previa." 4. "Abruptio placentae."
World War I contributed to the advancement of health care by:
a. increasing the number of private care hospitals and decreasing the role of public health services. b. employing a large number of civilians to provide care to returning soldiers through the Red Cross. c. introducing specialists in nursing such as nurse anesthetists. d. increasing the number of community health nurses.
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