A client tells the nurse that she and her husband are planning to start a family soon. The nurse should provide which of the following information to the client to ensure healthy sensory functioning of the newborn?
1. Testing for syphilis and rubella
2. Importance of ingesting zinc
3. The need to limit vitamin A intake
4. Avoiding foods high in folic acid
1. Testing for syphilis and rubella
Rationale:
Women who are considering pregnancy should be advised of the importance of testing for syphilis and rubella, both of which can cause hearing impairments in newborns. Zinc is not known to prevent sensory impairments in newborns. Limiting vitamin A and avoiding foods high in folic acid could lead to developmental deficits in the newborn and should not be recommended to the client.
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a. Implement an individualized therapeutic regimen that brings about a cure. b. Provide caring to help the patient live at the optimal level of health and wellness. c. Suggest that the patient accept eventual death to reduce the burdens on the pa-tient's family. d. Encourage the patient to minimize the use of services to control costs.
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The nurse is reviewing the emergency response plan, which should include: A. Plans for the safety of first responders B. Plans for the protection and safety of prisoners and staff C. Plans for the safety of the general public D. All of the above
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1. Constipation 2. Gastroesophageal reflux 3. Feelings of fullness 4. Vomiting 5. Nausea 6. Anorexia