The perinatal nurse knows that __________, which is the eating of nonnutritive substances, is a common __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: pica; eating disorder
Pica, the consumption of nonnutritive substances or food, is a common eating disorder that can affect pregnancy. Substances that are most often ingested include clay, dirt, cornstarch, and ice.
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The nurse is witnessing a client sign a consent for a surgical procedure. The nurse is witnessing that the client:
a. has no questions about the procedure. b. is the client and is competent, alert, and aware of all actions at that point in time. c. knows the name of the physician. d. has an advance directive.
Which nursing action maintains confidentiality when performing height and weight measurements during a co-ed physical education class?
1. Having a student worker record the screening findings on the appropriate adolescent's record 2. Having a volunteer weigh and measure the adolescents and verbally give the findings to the nurse to calculate the body mass index and record 3. Providing a privacy screen and have the health aid record the findings directly on the record. The nurse will then calculate body mass index 4. Using a buddy system with the students, having the students measure each other and record the findings.
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A) Excessive hair growth on face and body B) Enlarged muscular development C) Reduced hematocrit levels D) Growth of testes and scrotal sac E) Increased thickening of the skin