A pregnant woman tells the midwife, "I've heard that if I eat certain foods during my pregnancy, the baby will be a boy
" The nurse midwife's response should explain that this is a myth, and that the sex of the baby is determined at the time of: A. Ejaculation.
B. Fertilization.
C. Implantation.
D. Differentiation.
B
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Which of the following points should a nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who has been prescribed a nonopioid analgesic?
A) Discontinue the dosage of the drug immediately if symptoms disappear. B) Take any over-the-counter (OTC) drug if pain increases. C) Contact physician if temperature remains high even after 3 days. D) Contact physician if severe or recurrent pain persists for more than 10 days.
After teaching a client about the latest dietary guidelines, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the client states that an intake of which of the following should be reduced?
1. Sodium 2. Monounsaturated fats 3. Refined grains 4. Trans fatty acids
A patient is prescribed an ophthalmic beta-blocking agent for the treatment of glaucoma. Which precaution does the nurse teach the patient to prevent orthostatic hypotension?
a. "Change positions slowly." b. "Take your pulse rate at least four times each day." c. "Be sure to lie down for at least 10 minutes after putting the drops into your eyes." d. "Apply pressure to the inside corner of your eye when putting the drops into the eye."
A client is prescribed a medication and is concerned it might have teratogenic effects. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "Let me check the pregnancy risk category of the drug." 2. "Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy?" 3. "If your health care provider ordered the medication, it should be okay." 4. "You should avoid taking any medications while pregnant."