When teaching women principles of growth and development, the nurse informs them that which trimester of pregnancy is a critical time for fetal development?
a. first c. third
b. second d. fourth
A
The fetus is especially vulnerable to substances consumed by the mother during the first trimester. In addition to providing the fetus with wholesome nutrients, maternal blood can also transport toxins.
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The nurse is caring for a 12-year-old girl with nephrotic syndrome. The girl confides that she feels like a "freak" compared to her peers because of her weight, edema, and moon face. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Let's put you in touch with some other girls who are also having the same body changes." B) "Luckily, this is just a temporary, unfortunate part of your condition; you need to accept it." C) "Your real friends do not care about your appearance and just want you to get well." D) "You are beautiful in your own way; what matters is what is on the inside."
A school of nursing uses a learning management system (LMS) to support all classes. Which is an advantage for the instructor in using this learning platform? Select all that apply.
A) Post examinations B) Monitor course materials C) Send announcements via email D) Flexible approach to attending class E) Ability to track and manage students
The nursing supervisor states, "I really don't have the time to delegate this assignment to a nurse manager. I can do it faster!" What does this statement suggest?
1. The nursing supervisor's job description needs to be redefined. 2. The process of delegation is too time-consuming. 3. The nurse supervisor does not have time to delegate. 4. There is a lack of confidence in the staff.
Approximately ____ of homeless persons in the United States have a serious mental health illness
a. one-fourth b. one-third c. one-half d. two-thirds