A primigravida is Rh negative and her husband is Rh positive. She is concerned about the health of the fetus. The nurse explains that the only danger to the fetus is if it is Rh positive and the mother became sensitized during delivery
If this were the case, the mother would produce what in subsequent pregnancies? a. Rh-negative blood cells
b. Rh-positive blood cells
c. Rh-negative antibodies
d. Rh-positive antibodies
D
If the mother is exposed to the Rh antigen, Rh-positive antibodies will be produced after delivery of an Rh-positive baby. If the baby is Rh negative, no antibodies will be produced.
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She plans to emphasize several evidence-based research projects that have shown improved patient health outcomes as a result of implementing this change. This is an example of which of the following organizational change concepts? a. Budget-oriented change b. Transformation c. Resistance d. Emergent change
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1. Over 1 to 2 minutes 2. Over 8 to 10 minutes 3. Over 2 to 4 minutes 4. Over 4 to 5 minutes
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a. "A patient must ask for what they need in order to coordinate care." b. "The nurse does most of the work in care coordination." c. "Medical diagnoses are an integral part of care coordination." d. "Collaboration is a significant part of care coordination."