The perinatal nurse explains to the new nurse that ptyalism is a condition more acute than the normal nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and that it is often associated with dehydration, hypokalemia and weight loss
A) True
B) False
B
22A. rubella
22B. varicella
23A. raw eggs
23B. unpasteurized
24A. ptyalism
24B. hormone
25A. blood
25B. syphilis
25C. swab
25D. Gonorrhea
26A. smaller
26B. upright
26C. relaxation
27A. increased
27B. stores
27C. four
28A. pica
28B. eating disorder
29A. progesterone
29B. varicose veins
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1. the pituitary gland is sending the correct message to the adrenal glands. 2. the thyroid gland is not stimulating the production of ACTH. 3. the adrenal glands are not responding to produce cortisol. 4. the androgen metabolites are low or borderline.
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a. exogenous surfactant therapy c. hyperbaric chamber treatments b. oxygen therapy d. light therapy
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