The nurse educates the pregnant client regarding taking any substance that can cross the placental barrier and impair normal growth and development of an embryo or fetus. These substances are known as:

a. antioxidant c. illicit drug
b. carcinogen d. teratogen


D
Any substance that can cross the placental barrier and impair normal growth and development of an embryo or fetus is known as a teratogen.

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A nurse is preparing a patient's scheduled dose of oral vancomycin. This patient's current illness was most likely manifested by what sign or symptom?

A) Vomiting B) Inflamed, swollen skin C) Shortness of breath D) Diarrhea

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In the hospital setting, which overarching concepts are used in informatics theories and sciences? (Select all that apply.)

1. Telehealth needs 2. Data, information, and knowledge 3. Ergonomics 4. Phenomena of nursing 5. Computer science and information science

Nursing

Inspection of a client's penis reveals that the urethral meatus is located on the ventral side of the penis. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?

A) Epispadias B) Hypospadias C) Paraphimosis D) Phimosis

Nursing

A client with a neuromuscular weakness would specifically benefit from:

A. Large-print labels B. A syringe with a magnifier C. Screw-top medication containers D. Color-coded tops for the medications

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