African Americans whose income falls below the poverty level have the highest infant mortality rate in the United States because:
a. infectious diseases are more prevalent.
b. more African-American infants are born with congenital anomalies.
c. their diets are deficient in protein.
d. inadequate prenatal care is associated with low birth weight infants.
D
Inadequate prenatal care is the major factor associated with low-birth-weight infants, who are less likely to survive.
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Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Administer both medications with soda crackers. b. Allow the client to wait an hour before taking the medications. c. Review today's potassium level and notify the health care provider. d. Call the health care provider to get an or-der for anti-nausea medication.
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