The nurse explains that the increase in circulating volume experienced during pregnancy will cause:
a. shortness of breath.
b. frontal headaches.
c. decreased white blood cell count.
d. decreased hemoglobin.
D
Maternal circulating volume increases 30% to 40%, causing a virtual decrease in hemoglobin.
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A) Echocardiogram with measure of ejection fraction B) Transesophageal echocardiogram to assess for aortic aneurysm C) Treadmill ergometry to measure maximal oxygen consumption and heart rate D) Blood gas analysis looking for any metabolic acidosis
A nurse educates a group of clients with diabetes mellitus on the prevention of diabetic nephropathy. Which of the following is the most important advice the nurse should give the clients?
A) Control blood glucose levels and hypertension. B) Drink plenty of fluids. C) Take the antidiabetic drugs regularly. D) Have a high-fiber diet.
Which effect can diabetes have on the growing fetus?
A) Juvenile diabetes B) Macrosomia C) Anemia D) Tetralogy of Fallot
A leading cause of separation in families is:
a. military assignment c. temporary separation b. divorce d. jail or prison time