In caring for the preterm infant, which one of the following complications is thought to be a result of high arterial blood oxygen level?
a. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
b. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
c. Small for gestational age
d. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
B
ROP is thought to occur as a result of high levels of oxygen in the blood.
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A male nurse is preparing to perform a neurologic examination on a patient. Which ethnic group would consider this examination as impolite?
A) Jewish B) Asian American C) Islamic D) African American
A nurse is working as a community health nurse. Which action is a priority for this nurse?
a. Provide direct care to subpopulations. b. Focus on the needs of the ill individual. c. Provide first level of contact to health care systems. d. Focus on providing care in various community settings.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false