The client is being admitted to the birthing unit. As the nurse begins the assessment, the client's partner asks why the fetus's heart rate will be monitored
After the nurse explains, which statement by the partner indicates a need for further teaching? 1. "The fetus's heart rate will vary between 110 and 160."
2. "The heart rate is monitored to see whether the fetus is tolerating labor."
3. "By listening to the heart, we can tell the gender of the fetus."
4. "After listening to the heart rate, you will contact the midwife."
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Explanation: 3. Fetal heart rate is not a predictor of gender.
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The nurse is assessing a child who has anemia. The child has a yellowish skin color. This skin color is most likely indicative of which of the following conditions associated with severe anemia?
a. increased destruction of red blood cells (RBCs) b. compensatory polycythemia c. increased melatonin d. liver disease
Calculate the weight of solutes in the following IV solutions, and identify the solutes
1 liter of NS contains __________ of __________. (weight) (solute) Fill in the blank(s) with correct word