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a. the basal metabolic rate. c. colloid osmotic pressure. b. dietary intake of iodine. d. sodium levels in the blood.
When asked by new parents what the life expectancy is for their African American newborn, the nurse replies that, "2010 statistics indicate that your son:
a. will have a life expectancy of approxi-mately 65 years." b. can realistically expect to live into his late 80s." c. has a good chance of celebrating his 75th birthday." d. is likely to live into his late 90s."
The client has a deficiency of all the following pituitary hormones. Which one should be addressed first?
A. Growth hormone B. Luteinizing hormone C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone D. Follicle-stimulating hormone
The homecare nurse is seeing a patient at 6 weeks postpartum. Which statement by the patient indicates the need for immediate intervention?
1. "The baby sleeps 7 hours each night now." 2. "My flow is red, and I need to wear a pad." 3. "My breasts no longer leak between feedings." 4. "I started back on the pill 2 weeks ago."