One compensatory mechanism that helps maintain oxygen availability to the fetus during maternal exercise is
A. A decrease in maternal hematocrit
B. Transient increase in uterine blood flow
C. An increase in uterine oxygen uptake
Ans: C. An increase in uterine oxygen uptake
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A student nurse is reviewing the pathophysiology and etiology of Alzheimer disease (AD). Which is true regarding the pathophysiology and etiology of this disease?
Select all that apply. A) Damage to the limbic system results in speech decline and slowed movements. B) Familial Alzheimer disease (FAD) is also called delayed-onset Alzheimer disease. C) Sporadic Alzheimer disease usually manifests before age 65. D) Sporadic Alzheimer disease is more common than familial Alzheimer disease. E) In Alzheimer disease, neuronal cells die in a characteristic order.
The nurse is assessing a female client and notes facial hirsutism. The client asks the nurse, "Why did this happen to me?" Which of the following statements is the nurse's best response?
1. "Your diet is not nutritionally balanced.". 2. "You may have some hormone imbalances.". 3. "Usually, there is not a known cause for this condition.". 4. "You need to take vitamins.".
When assessing a client of African American descent for jaundice, the nurse should check the:
A) palms of the hands. B) abdomen. C) sclera. D) mucous membranes of the mouth.
Documentation on the medical record must be concise, accurate, clean, and legible.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)