A pregnant woman gives birth to a premature child who suffers from low birth weight, HIV infection, and dramatic withdrawal symptoms. which is the most likely pattern of drug use?
A. cocaine during the first month of pregnancy
B. caffeine use during the first month of pregnancy
C. heroin use during the final month of pregnancy
D. marijuana use during the final month of pregnancy
Answer: C. heroin use during the final month of pregnancy
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A nurse, as a unique person, brings to each practice-patient relationship qualities such as knowledge, experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. What is the inclusive term used to describe this phenomenon?
a. Personhood experiences b. Physiologic influence c. Sociologic influence d. Use of self in nursing
The patient is scheduled for an outpatient cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal) in 2 weeks. Based on the patient's history, the nurse includes which of the following in the preoperative plan of care?
a. Tell the patient to avoid smoking on the day of surgery. b. Use a safety razor to shave the abdomen the day before surgery. c. Ask the surgeon to prescribe antibiotics to be given preoperatively. d. Tell the patient to inform the surgeon of allergies and chronic health conditions.
A mother calls the emergency department nurse because her child was stung by a scorpion. The nurse should recommend
a. Administering antihistamine b. Cleansing with soap and water c. Keeping child quiet and come to emergency department d. Removing stinger and apply cool compresses
A pregnant woman of normal prepregnancy weight should be expected to gain how much weight per week during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy?
a. 1 pound b. pounds c. 2 pounds d. pounds