A ___________ test screens for occult blood in the stool
ANS:
guaiac
The guaiac test is a screening test for occult blood in the stool.
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a. Constipation for 3 days b. Temperature of 99 ° F c. Abdominal pain d. Visible blood in the urine e. Heavy vaginal bleeding
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) recommendations on infant nutrition:
1. infants should be given only human milk for the first 6 months of life. 2. infants fed on formula should be started on solid food sooner than breastfed in-fants. 3. if infants are weaned from breast milk before 12 months, they should receive cow's milk, not formula. 4. after 6 months, mothers should shift from breast milk to cow's milk.
A patient requiring frequent chemotherapeutic products will require a(an)
A) Multilumen central catheter B) Central venous access C) Over-the-needle catheter D) Hickman catheter
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a. "Jenny, it is late in your pregnancy to be having your first appointment, but it is nice to meet you and I will try to help you get caught up in your care." b. "Jenny, have you had care in another clinic? I can't believe this is your first appointment!" c. "Jenny, by the date of your last menstrual period, you are 31 weeks and now that you are finally here, we need you to come monthly for the next two visits and then weekly." d. "Jenny, by your information, you are 31 weeks' gestation in this pregnancy. Do you have questions for me before I begin your prenatal history and information sharing?"