Which of the following is referred to as the fifth vital sign?
A. Height
B. Pain
C. Systolic pressure
D. Weight
Answer: B
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1. emergency contraception pills should be readily available during the initial learning phase when a woman is using a new method of contraception. 2. emergency contraception pills must be taken no later than 48 hours after unpro-tected intercourse or birth control mishap. 3. emergency contraception pills protect the woman against pregnancy even if she engages in unprotected intercourse in the days following treatment. 4. there are no medical contraindications for emergency contraception.
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a. ketolysis c. kernicterus b. bilharziasis d. biliverdin
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The nurse, using Marcia's theory that adolescents occupy one of four identity statuses, will find this student occupying which of the following identity statuses? a. identity achievement c. identity diffusion b. foreclosed d. moratorium
Aspirin intake carries an increased risk of
A. headache pain B. gastric bleeding C. vaginal bleeding D. increased blood clotting