The nurse is preparing to assess a client with von Willebrand's disease (vWD). Which priority question should the nurse ask the client?
A. "Do you have any other medical conditions?"
B. "Do you have heavy menstrual periods?"
C. "Have you ever been pregnant?"
D. "What are you currently using for birth control?"
Answer: B
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1. Protein for healing 2. Fluid for replacement 3. Carbohydrate to spare protein 4. Fat for kilocalories
Which is the priority outcome of mandatory newborn screening for hypothyroidism?
a. Appropriate community referral for affected families b. Parental education about raising a special needs child c. Early identification of the disorder d. Facilitation of parent–child bonding
During the school-age years, a malocclusion can occur. Which of the following statements best describes a malocclusion?
a. The upper and lower teeth come together in a way that the permanent upper and lower teeth do not approximate. b. A permanent tooth cannot come through the gum due to a baby tooth still being in place. c. The teeth and jaws are aligned in such a manner as to prevent the lips from coming together. d. The tag of skin under the tongue is so tight that until it is cut the tongue cannot work properly in concert with the teeth.