Women with eating disorders who become pregnant are at risk for a variety of complications including which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

1. Premature birth
2. Too many nutrients available for the fetus
3. Miscarriage
4. High birth weight
5. Perinatal mortality


1, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Risks to the mother and baby include premature birth.
3. Risks to the mother and baby include miscarriage.
5. Risks to the mother and baby include perinatal mortality.

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While reviewing the following diagnostic findings on a group of patients with joint complaints, which finding would be a priority for further investigation and possible medical intervention?

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The nurse is caring for a preschool-aged client who is in pain secondary to a compound fracture resulting from a motor vehicle crash. The nurse recognizes which items as true when providing care to this client?

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