In assessing fetal well-being, the most important characteristic of the FHR is
A. Rate
B. Variability
C. Presence of accelerations
D. Absence of decelerations
Answer: B. Variability
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a. Legumes c. Lean meat b. Yellow vegetables d. Whole grains
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The nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale as he interviews a patient who has expressed suicidal ideation. This tool provides data relevant to:
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