A delay in clamping the umbilical cord and keeping the baby below the level of the placenta can result in fetal:
A) anemia.
B) hypovolemia.
C) exsanguination.
D) polycythemia.
Ans: D) polycythemia.
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1. Axis II. 2. Axis I. 3. Axis X. 4. Axis VII.
The pediatric nurse explains to the parents of a 1-year-old patient with pneumonia that the differences between the adult's and child's respiratory system affect function and subsequent respiratory conditions. Which difference does the nurse include in the discussion with the patient's parents?
A. Infants are obligate nose breathers until 6 months of age. B. The epiglottis in the child under 8 is shorter and more rigid. C. The larynx and the glottis are higher in the younger child's neck. D. In the child, there are more functional muscles in the neck and less soft tissue.
The nurse delegates applying a binder over the patient's abdominal incision to nursing assistive personnel (NAP). Which does the nurse include in the NAP's instructions?
a. Start the binder right under the axilla. b. Place the patient in a semi-Fowler's posi-tion. c. Secure the binder with metal fasteners. d. Remove the old dressing and apply a binder.
A fruit juice that may increase the bioavailability of certain drugs and may have serious consequences is _____ juice
a. orange b. cranberry c. pineapple d. grapefruit