The primary hormones in control of lactation are prolactin and oxytocin. What is the role of oxytocin in breast-feeding?
A) Increase production of milk
B) Stimulate the letdown of milk
C) Contracts the breast cells to move the milk out of the ducts
D) Responds to other hormones to aid in maintaining milk supply
Ans: C
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a. use sterile material. b. leave the toes exposed. c. bandage the extremity tightly. d. bend the knee after bandaging.
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c. Key community or population group representatives must be included in the planning. d. Interventions must be planned to be cost effective and to include complementary therapies.
During a well-child exam, the parents of a preschool-age child inform the nurse that they are thinking of buying a television for their child's bedroom and ask for advice as to whether this is appropriate
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "Research has shown that children with a television in their bedroom spend significantly less time playing outside than other children, and physical inactivity in children has been linked to many chronic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes." 2. "Research has shown that watching educational television shows improves a child's performance in school." 3. "Don't buy a television for your child's room; he is much too young for that." 4. "It is okay for children to have a television in their room as long as you limit the amount of time they watch it to less than two hours per day."
A client had surgery to remove a lump in the upper region of the arm. The physician informed the client that the tumor was benign. The client asks the nurse about the chances of a favorable response to the therapy
What should the nurse's reply include? A) "A benign tumor is the result of growth of cells; if removed, it usually does not recur." B) "A benign tumor is the result of infection and requires regular medication." C) "A benign tumor is the result of imbalanced metabolism and recurs gradually." D) "A benign tumor is the result of occupational factors and may undergo metastasis."