Neural tube defects can be prevented by taking _________________________ prior to and during early pregnancy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


folic acid

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A nurse is caring for a client with severe acute abdominal pain secondary to cholelithiasis. Which nursing actions promote effective pain management?

Select all that apply. A) Withhold oral food and fluids. B) Insert nasogastric tube and connect to high wall suction. C) Educate the client about decreasing protein in the diet, as protein increases gallbladder contractions. D) Administer morphine, meperidine, or another opioid analgesic as ordered. E) Place the patient in supine position to relieve abdominal pain.

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A patient is complaining of excessive and painful gas

The nurse checks the patient's medication orders and prepares to administer which drug for this problem? a. Famotidine (Pepcid) b. Aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (Maalox or Mylanta) c. Calcium carbonate (Tums) d. Simethicone (Mylicon)

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What 1819 invention greatly reduced the fear of being buried alive?

a. The EKG b. The stethoscope c. The X-ray d. The lethal injection

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A client is diagnosed with a thyroid storm. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. Fever 2. Tachycardia 3. Hypotension 4. Restlessness 5. Cardiac arrhythmias 6. Sweating

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