What is a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt?
a. A surgically created passage between the portal vein and hepatic vein
b. An abnormal collateral arising as a result of prolonged portal systemic hypertension
c. A surgically created passage between the portal artery and hepatic artery
d. An implanted drain for abdominal ascites
a
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Which of the following statements by a pregnant client indicates successful teaching?
A) Because I have already had four children without problems, I will not get preeclampsia. B) Eclampsia is caused by toxins secreted by the placenta. C) My prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement is my insurance against eclampsia. D) I have to be sure to bring in a urine sample at every visit.
When exercising, if you can talk but not sing, you are engaged in _____.
A. low-intensity exercise B. moderate-intensity exercise C. vigorous-intensity exercise D. brisk exercise E. high-intensity exercise
Americans eat more fat now than they did 50 years ago
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Before pregnancy, all women, but _____ women in particular, should strive for an appropriate body weight
1.underweight 2.overweight 3.obese 4.all of these choices