The placental barrier is particularly effective in blocking the crossing of
A. all drugs
B. alcohol and nicotine
C. illicit drugs
D. none of the above
D. none of the above
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Which action is most effective in assisting the nurse to provide culturally competent care?
A) Encouraging acculturation of non-American groups B) Working with only one cultural group so you can get to know them more intimately C) Reinforcing segregation D) Identifying one's own biases and feelings about different cultural groups
The nurse is caring for a client who is suffering from atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements made by the nurse are correct? Select all that apply.
a. It increases the risk of hemorrhagic stroke b. It does not increase the risk of stroke c. It can be caused by heart failure d. The client may have dizziness and syncope e. It arises from several atrial ectopic foci
Which of the following statements about nonopioid analgesics is true?
A. Nonopioid analgesics are chemically and structurally unrelated to morphine. B. Nonopioid analgesics are effective against severe, sharp pain. C. Nonopioid analgesics produce tolerance or physical dependency with chronic use. D. Nonopioid analgesics produce analgesia through a central, rather than a peripheral, mechanism of action.
The nurse is analyzing an arterial blood gas report of a patient with COPD and respiratory acidosis. Through which mechanism should the nurse expect compensation to occur?
A. The lungs will excrete carbon dioxide. B. The lungs will retain carbon dioxide. C. The kidneys excrete bicarbonate. D. The kidneys retain bicarbonate.