When a pregnant woman with phenylketonuria (PKU) has a poorly regulated phenylalanine level, it causes an increase in the incidence of which condition in the fetus or neonate?
a. pulmonary defects
b. intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
c. hydrocephalus
d. PKU
B
A poorly regulated maternal phenylalanine level causes an increase in the incidence of IUGR, microcephaly, and heart defects.
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1. Wake the client an hour early, allowing time to complete the ritual. 2. Bring the meal to the client's room and allow as much time as needed for washing. 3. Make the client stop washing and go to breakfast with the other clients. 4. Allow the client to miss breakfast, since the ritual is more important than a missed meal.
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for the nurse to select for a client who has a retention catheter if the drainage bag is found lying on the floor?
1. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to catheter placement 2. Risk for Infection related to improper handling 3. Self-Care Deficit related to presence of a retention catheter 4. Urinary Incontinence related to an obstruction
Which of the following medications might be given to a client with Alzheimer's disease to delay the rate of cognitive decline?
A) Donepezil (Aricept) B) Valproic acid (Depakene) C) Escitalopram (Lexapro) D) Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Some people may use _____________ health care practices instead of or in addition to medical treatment to prevent or treat illness
A) Western B) invasive C) diagnostic D) alternative