What is the main application of amniocentesis?
A. Prenatal detection of genetic abnormalities in the fetus
B. Prenatal detection of chromosome abnormalities in a fetus carried by a woman over age 35
C. Prenatal detection of congenital abnormalities caused by intrauterine injury or by drugs ingested by the mother during pregnancy
D. Prenatal detection of fetal abnormalities caused by maternal alcohol abuse during pregnancy
B
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When the advanced practice nurse applies nursing knowledge with physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills to respond to common health and illness problems, the nurse is referred to as a(n)
1. Advanced practice nurse 2. Community health nurse specialist 3. Nurse practitioner 4. Public health clinical nurse specialist
The health care provider tells the nurse that the patient with PKD has salt wasting. Which intervention is the nurse likely to use related to nutrition therapy?
a. Talk to the patient about seasonings that are alternatives for salt. b. Help the patient select a lunch tray with low-sodium items. c. Obtain an order for fluid restriction to prevent loss of sodium during urination. d. Advise that a low-sodium diet is not currently necessary.
Which parental statements during the nutrition assessment for a toddler would cause the nurse concern? Select all that apply
1. "My child drinks 20 ounces of fat-free milk each day." 2. "My child drinks 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice each day." 3. "We eat at fast-food restaurants several times each week." 4. "We only give our child pasteurized fruit juices." 5. "My child likes to drink water with snacks."
Which country spends the largest fraction of its GDP on health care?
A. China B. United Kingdom C. United States D. Canada