The nurse is caring for a newborn who was small for gestational age and has been determined to have the condition intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Which factor would most likely have contributed to this condition?
A) The mother of this newborn smoked until four years ago
B) The mother of this newborn has a history of abnormal blood glucose levels
C) The mother of this newborn has been pregnant three previous times
D) The mother of this newborn was on a food stamp program during pregnancy
Ans: B
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a. Because providers were paid for any service they gave, it was economically advantageous for them to give as much care as possible. b. Health care costs increased very rapidly. c. Health education and health promotion interventions were not included in the idea of health insurance. d. It was immediately seen how much profit could be made by owning or managing an insurance company. e. Patients wanted any and all care that might help, regardless of how expensive it was. f. There was no limit on what care could be sought and given.
What is nursing's unique contribution to genomic medicine?
A) Its physical assessment capabilities B) Its holistic perspective C) Its biopsychologic experiences D) Its evaluation capabilities
An older patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis. What should be included in the nurse's disease process instruction? Select all that apply.
1. It can affect other body tissues. 2. It is uncommon in nursing homes. 3. It spreads by airborne transmission. 4. It is a chronic infection of the lungs. 5. Older people are at higher risk for the disease.
The physician is pleased with the outcome of a client's NST and discharges her home to return in 1 week for another NST. Additional teaching for this client prior to discharge should include
a. force fluids b. maintain bed rest at home c. monitor fetal activity daily d. return if any contractions occur