Pregnant adolescents are at greater risk for cesarean birth due to cephalopelvic disproportion because ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Female pelvis does not reach adult size and dimensions until 3 years after menarche.
Although infants of adolescent mothers may be low birth weight or small for gestational age, the maternal pelvis may still be too small for vaginal delivery.
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The nurse performs a guaiac stool test and gets a positive result. Based on this test result, which diagnosis is not expected for this client?
1. Colon cancer 2. Hemorrhoids 3. Bleeding stomach ulcers 4. HIV/AIDS
A patient developed a severe contact dermatitis of her hands, arms, and lower legs after spending an afternoon picking strawberries. She states that the itching is severe and she cannot keep from scratching
Which instruction by the nurse will be most helpful in managing the pruritus? a. Use cool, wet dressings and baths to promote vasoconstriction. b. Trim the fingernails short to prevent skin damage from scratching. c. Expose the areas to the sun to promote drying and healing of the lesions. d. Wear cotton gloves and cover all other affected areas with clothing to prevent environmental irritation.
A teenage patient is brought to your hospital by her parents. The patient exhibits unusual behaviors, including illogical thought processes and strange combinations of words that you do not understand. She is wearing dirty clothes and has body odor
The patient also appears to carry on a conversation with a person who is not seen by you. Your first priority for this patient is: A) Have her shower and change clothes B) Bring her a snack C) Resocialize her D) Ensure her safety
Many people who do not have health insurance choose to
A. order medications online B. purchase medications from other countries C. order medications through mail-order catalogs D. all of the above