The nurse discusses fetal development and states that the hormone responsible for suppressing the maternal immunologic response to the fetus thereby facilitating physiological acceptance of the pregnancy is:
A) Progesterone
B) Estrogen
C) Human placental lactogen
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin
A
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a. Fever b. Hair loss c. Tendon rupture d. Low blood pressure
Which of the following statements reflects application of the specific ethical principle of confi-dentiality?
1. "I'm concerned that funding may affect the outpatient program." 2. "I'm going to make sure that the client understands the instructions." 3. "I cannot share that information with you about the client's condition." 4. "I need to get more information about the client's personal health history."
A physician's order is necessary to prevent pressure ulcers on the heels and feet.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The oncology nurse specialist provides an educational session to nursing staff regarding the characteristics of Hodgkin's disease. The nurse determines that further education is needed if a nursing staff member states that which of the following is characteristic of the disease?
A. Presence of Reed-Sternberg cells B. Involvement of lymph nodes, spleen, and liver C. Occurs most often in the older client D. Prognosis depends on the stage of the disease