Which of the following is a characteristic of a postterm infant who weighs 7 lb, 12 oz?
a. A hematocrit level of 55%
b. Soft and supple skin
c. Lack of subcutaneous fat
d. An abundance of vernix caseosa
C
This postterm infant actually lost weight in utero, which is seen as loss of subcutaneous fat.
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a. Patients' rights b. Advance directive c. Informed consent d. Patient protection
Which describes the mechanism of action of proton-pump inhibitors?
A. Neutralize the acid in the stomach B. Block the enzyme that secretes acid in the stomach C. Block H2 receptors in the stomach D. Decrease the amount of Helicobacter pylori
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A) "Have you ever thought about hurting yourself?" B) "It's important that you take this medication." C) "I agree with you. I wouldn't want to take this medication either." D) "Another client took that medication, and he really felt better."