Teera is a 22-year-old woman who is experiencing her third pregnancy. Her obstetrical history includes one first trimester elective abortion and one first trimester spontaneous abortion
Teera is a semivegetarian who drinks milk and eats yogurt and fish as part of her daily intake. The perinatal nurse discusses Teera's diet with her as she may be deficient in:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Iron
B) Magnesium
C) Zinc
D) Vitamin B12
A, C
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A patient who is diagnosed with cancer confined to the vocal cord states, "A friend of mine had throat cancer and it ended up in his liver. I know it will be the same for me." The nurse's best response is:
A) "Your cancer is confined to your vocal cords, and metastasis is rare due to the lack of lymph nodes." B) "You are right; approximately 75% of patients experience metastasis to the liver." C) "You should speak to your doctor about your prognosis; I cannot adequately answer your question." D) "Are you upset about your diagnosis? I know I would wonder the same thing."
Which of the following mechanisms is responsible for the augmentation of coronary arterial blood flow and increased myocardial oxygen supply seen with the intra-aortic balloon pump?
a. The vacuum created in the aorta as a result of balloon deflation b. Diastolic inflation with retrograde perfusion c. Forward flow to the peripheral circulation d. Inflation during systole to augment blood pressure
A client with rosacea asks how to limit exacerbation of symptoms. What should the nurse recommend for this client?
1. Eliminating alcohol and spicy foods from the diet 2. Use of burdock root as a skin detoxifier 3. Using drugs to inhibit bacterial growth 4. Keeping the skin moist
When interviewing with the nurse manager, the new nurse should be prepared to ask about
a. availability of on-site banking. b. timing of evaluations. c. benefits. d. parking.