A pregnant woman asks the nurse why her fetus has a different circulation pattern than hers. In planning a response, the nurse is guided by the principle that fetal:
A) blood is thicker than adults and needs different pathways
B) circulation carries highly oxygenated blood to vital areas first
C) blood has a higher oxygen saturation and circulates slower
D) heart rates are rapid and circulation time is double that of adults
B
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a. nonrandom sample who do not receive a treatment. b. nonrandom sample who receive a treatment. c. random sample who do not receive a treatment. d. random sample who receive a treatment.
In a healthcare provider's office the nurse case manager approaches a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus to review the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) approach to care
What benefits of this approach should the case manager include in this discussion? Select all that apply. 1. Prevents acute disease crises 2. Encourages preventive services 3. Eliminates health insurance billing 4. Comprehensive and coordinated care 5. Focus on all levels of illness prevention
Your client with asthma is receiving aminophylline intravenously. Which manifestation alerts you to the possibility of aminophylline toxicity?
A. Pulse oximetry of 93% B. Increased restlessness C. Hourly urine output of 45 mL D. Heart rate increase from 72 to 84 beats per minute
Today a patient receives an initial dose of medicine at 1530 while in the physician's office. The physician
orders the medicine to be taken every 8 hours. The patient should be told to take the next dose at __________ (conventional time). Fill in the blank(s) with correct word