Which of the following must be done prior to making a nursing diagnosis?
A) Establish a plan.
B) Assign a positive value to each consequence.
C) Collect and analyze data.
D) Evaluate the plan of care.
Ans: C
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A. Fentanyl (Sublimaze) B. Lorazepam (Ativan) C. Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) D. Morphine (Astramorph)
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. More longer-term studies are needed to assess the lasting effects on infants when mothers have taken or are taking illegal drugs. b. Heroin and methadone cross the placenta; marijuana, cocaine, and phencyclidine (PCP) do not. c. Mothers should discontinue heroin use (detox) any time they can during pregnancy. d. Methadone withdrawal for infants is less severe and shorter than heroin withdrawal.