While providing care to a patient early in pregnancy, the nurse learns that the patient consumes alcohol almost daily
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy has been associated with a condition known as _______________________ in the infant and should be avoided. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
fetal alcohol syndrome
Alcohol interferes with the absorption and use of protein, thiamine, folic acid, and zinc. It also
impairs metabolism and often takes the place of food in the mother's diet. Vitamin and mineral
supplementation is usually necessary for women who consumed alcohol before pregnancy because
nutrient stores may be depleted.
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The general intention of the theory of nursing as caring is nurturing
A. Persons living caring and growing in caring. B. The wholeness of others through caring. C. Being and becoming through caring. D. Hopes and dreams of others.
Which event is an example of an unintentional tort?
A) Removing money from a client's bedside table B) Reading the client's private mail without permission C) A client experiences a burn due to being fed cereal that was too hot. D) Threatening to restrain a client if they continue to get out of bed without using the call bell
For pruritus, the patient may be treated with:
1. benzoyl peroxide. 2. Burow solution. 3. a colloidal bath. 4. silver nitrate.
What conditions or factors in a 54-year-old woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome are most likely to have contributed to this health problem?
A. Her neighbor also had Guillain-Barré. B. She had a viral infection about 2 weeks ago. C. She works with oil paints and paint thinner as an artist. D. She has a cardiac dysrhythmia.