A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic and has been consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
A) a high-pitched cry.
B) microcephaly.
C) an electrolyte imbalance.
D) thrombocytopenia.
B
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The nurse would explain to a client with complaints of wheezing and chest tightness that wheezing occurs when
a. air is passing through a narrowed airway. b. air is trapped in the alveoli. c. an allergic reaction is taking place. d. sputum production is increased.
The nurse assessing a patient who walked into the emergency department decides the patient is in no acute distress. Which patient condition would support the nurse's decision?
1. Limping and walking with the assistance of a possible family member or friend 2. Gasping for breath and holding a bloody tissue to the nose 3. Ambulating, breathing without difficulty, possible right arm/shoulder pain because holding arm bent and close to body 4. Calling for help while limping with the use of a cane
The community health nurse is trying to locate information about ways to promote health and prevent disease among Americans. What government agency within the Public Health Service would the nurse contact to be most helpful in providing this information?
A) Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention C) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services D) Health Resources and Services Administration
Orlistat (Alli) is initiated for a client with obesity who is taking warfarin. What health teaching would be most appropriate for this drug?
1. If you overeat, you may take more medication to counteract your indulgence. 2. You may resume your normal dietary habits while taking this drug. 3. You will need to closely monitor prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR). 4. Take the medication each evening 2 hours before taking warfarin.