Which of the following danger signs should be reported promptly during the antepartum period?
a. Constipation.
b. Leaking amniotic fluid.
c. Breast tenderness.
d. Indigestion.
b
Danger signs that require prompt reporting include
leaking of amniotic fluid, vaginal bleeding, blurred vision,
rapid weight gain and elevated blood pressure. Constipation,
breast tenderness and nasal stuffiness are common discomforts associated with pregnancy.
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A) Wide large eyes B) Thin upper lip C) Protruding jaw D) Elongated nose
Non-pharmacological therapy, including the administration of substances such as water and lactose, is known as:
a. fluid therapy. b. nutritional therapy. c. biofeedback therapy. d. placebo therapy.
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a. "She needs to begin taking them now." b. "They are not needed if you drink fluoridated water." c. "She may need to begin taking them at age 4 months." d. "She can have infant cereal mixed with fluoridated water instead of supplements."
A child is being admitted to the hospital to be tested for cystic fibrosis (CF). Which tests should the nurse expect?
a. Sweat chloride test, stool for fat, chest radiograph films b. Stool test for fat, gastric contents for hydrochloride, chest radiograph films c. Sweat chloride test, bronchoscopy, duodenal fluid analysis d. Sweat chloride test, stool for trypsin, biopsy of intestinal mucosa