A woman with diabetes is considering becoming pregnant. She asks the nurse whether she will be able to take oral hypoglycemics when she is pregnant. The nurse's response is based on the understanding that oral hypoglycemics:
A) can be used as long as they control serum glucose levels
B) can be taken until the degeneration of the placenta occurs
C) are usually suggested only for women who develop gestational diabetes
D) are not prescribed as they may have teratogenic effects on the fetus
D
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1. 5% 2. 10% 3. 12% 4. 14.3%
What is the significance of an S3 heart sound in the clinical setting of heart failure?
What will be an ideal response?
An adolescent client with acne should be taught by the nurse to:
1. Apply moisturizing lotions or creams 2. Wash the face and hair daily with very warm water and soap 3. Use a depilatory to remove excess hair 4. Add moisture to the air with the use of a humidifier
Dentures must be brushed at least weekly.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)