Before birth, the baby gets nourishment from the mother through the ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
umbilical cord
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A patient with hypertension and type 2 diabetes is taking carvedilol (Coreg). What special precaution does the nurse take when giving this drug?
a. Assesses blood pressure in both arms b. Monitors strict intake and output c. Checks blood sugar levels regularly d. Watches for sacral swelling
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking a sulfa drug for a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to add to the patient's care plan?
a. Ambulate the patient q shift. b. Ask the patient about a penicillin allergy. c. Weigh the patient daily. d. Increase fluid intake to 1.5 L/day.
Mary is a student nurse caring for Alma, a 45-year-old postsurgical patient. Mary is prioritizing her care based on Alma's needs. Alma has developed a health care–acquired wound infection that has become systemic
Which of the following should be Mary's top priority? A. Changing the surgical dressing B. Managing fever C. Providing patient education D. Providing personal hygiene
The student studying culture learns that which are characteristics of all cultures? (Select all that apply.)
a. Integrated systems b. Shared c. Learned d. Symbolic e. Inherited