Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a condition in which the vascular resistance of the lungs does not decrease after birth and consequently normal changes to neonatal circulation are impaired
The neonatal nurse knows that there are numerous underlying causes for this condition, one of which is maternal use of nonste-roidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Other probable causes of PPHN include abnormal lung development, the use of aspirin, or reasons unknown. PPHN is often associated with meconium aspiration, sepsis, asphyxia, po-lycythemia, diaphragmatic hernia, diabetes, and respiratory distress syndrome. Nursing care is similar to that of other infants with severe respiratory disease.
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A) under the auspices of the Catholic Church. B) in dedicated hospitals that were located in major population centers. C) in the context of universities. D) within early medical schools.
Prepare 250 mL of a 2% sodium bicarbonate solution. The amount of sodium bicarbonate used will be ______________
a. 50 g b. 2 g c. 5 g d. 2.5 g
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a. "Your vaginal walls become thicker after menopause, which increases your risk." b. "Women in your age-group are the fastest growing population of AIDS clients to-day." c. "Hormonal fluctuations after menopause make it harder to fight off infection." d. "You might be right. How often do you engage in sexual activities?"
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a. A persistent thought or idea b. False beliefs and suspicion about a person or situation c. An intense and sudden feeling of fear, anxiety, terror, or dread d. Not being able to correctly view or in-terpret reality