A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about the causes of maternal mortality. The nurse explains that the pregnancy-related mortality ratio (PRMR) varies for different races. Which of the following races has the highest PRMR?
A) Black Americans
B) American Indians
C) Hispanic women
D) Pacific Islanders
A
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The nurse would reply that the clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis that is seen first is: 1. Steatorrheic stools. 2. Constipation. 3. Meconium ileus. 4. Rectal prolapse.
A patient is admitted to the burn unit after being transported from a facility 1000 miles away. The patient has burns to the groin area and circumferential burns to both upper thighs
When assessing the patient's legs distal to the wound site, the nurse should be cognizant of the risk of what complication? A) Ischemia B) Referred pain C) Cellulitis D) Venous thromboembolism (VTE)
The child with lactose intolerance is most at risk for which electrolyte imbalance?
a. Hyperkalemia b. Hypoglycemia c. Hyperglycemia d. Hypocalcemia
Use the red probe when taking a rectal temperature and use lubricant on the probe cover
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.