The placenta produces several hormones necessary to sustain a normal pregnancy. Which hormone would the nurse explain as the basis for pregnancy tests?
A) Human placental lactogen (hPL)
B) Estrogen (estriol)
C) Progesterone (progestin)
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
D
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A mother has brought her 6-year-old child to the clinic. The child has a fever of 102.8ºF and is diagnosed with the flu. What medication will the nurse suggest for this child?
A) Etanercept (Enbrel) B) Penicillamine (Depen) C) Acetaminophen (Tylenol) D) Aspirin (Bayer)
The nurse clarifies that the biologic theory that proposes that aging is based on the using up of a finite number of breaths or heartbeats is the __________ of __________ theory
Fill in the blank with correct word.
What would the nurse include in the plan of care for a Muslim woman? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide time for five daily prayers b. Address all health questions to the husband c. Assign only female caregivers d. Keep all cut flowers and greenery out of the room e. Remind caregivers to be especially protective of the patient's modesty
The nurse has identified a nutritional learning need for a patient. Which of the following is the best instruction for the nurse to give this patient?
1. Use the WAVE or REAP tool. 2. Provide the results of laboratory data. 3. Ask the patient to complete a 1-day food diary. 4. Discuss the importance of skinfold testing.