The perinatal nurse understands that the hormonal processes involved in breastfeeding include decreased serum __________ and ___________ levels immediately
following birth which lead to an increased serum ___________level that causes milk production by the fourth to fifth postpartal days.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
progesterone; estrogen; prolactin
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Conversion disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hypochondriasis are all ________ disorders.
a. Psychosomatic b. Somatoform c. Dissociative d. Anxiety
A patient with urinary retention is admitted to your unit. What may be a causative factor in adult urinary retention?
A) Ureteral pathology B) Prostatic atrophy C) Multiple sclerosis D) Urge incontenence
The culturally competent nurse recognizes that most health care decisions are based on
a. folk and traditional medicine practices of the family b. advice from the professional sector given to the family c. the influence of current biomedical research d. information from family, friends, and other social networks
A patient has increased total iron binding capacity and transferrin levels. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Prepare to administer vitamin B12. b. Encourage the patient to eat protein. c. Ensure the patient gets sun exposure. d. Prepare the patient for chelating therapy.