A newborn has just been diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU). The physician and nurse have taught the parents about the defect. What statement by the parents demonstrates a need for further instruction?

What will be an ideal response?


"Nothing can be done medically to manage this condition."

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A team of community health nurses have been commissioned to plan and implement a community-based health promotion initiative aimed at addressing obesity

During the planning stages, the nurses should be aware that the prevalence of obesity is highest in which of the following groups? A) Caucasian women B) Caucasian men C) African American women D) African American men

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For an EBP project to succeed in improving practice, what type of team is warranted? (Select all that apply.)

a. Physician b. Stakeholder c. Interdisciplinary team d. Psychologist

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A chronic, progressive disease of the liver characterized by degeneration and destruction of liver cells is which of the following?

A. jaundice B. hepatitis C. cirrhosis D. Crohn's disease

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How will you use this information in planning your immediate assessment and care of K.B

on admission? What will be an ideal response?

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