The nurse explains that the _____________ ___________ is a tool used to determine the gestational age of a neonate based on appearance and neuromuscular criteria

ANS:


Ballard Score

The Ballard Score is a standardized method to determine gestational age based on external characteristics and neurological development.

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A patient is receiving supplemental oxygen therapy. What is the most important first nursing assessment for this patient?

A) Respiratory effort and rate B) Complete blood count C) Chest radiograph D) Full patient history

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The nurse is preparing to administer 0.25 mg of alprazolam by mouth three times per day. The medication is available 1 mg/1 mL. How many mL will the nurse administer per dose? Round to the nearest hundredth

What will be an ideal response?

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The goal of compulsions is to prevent or reduce anxiety or distress

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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MC The nurse is working in a weight control program and realizes that most of the participants want to lose weight, but they are unable to because of the difficulties involved in stopping an addictive behavior. This best demonstrates the theory of

A. Delineation. B. Implementation. C. Cause and effect. D. Processing.

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