Infants delivered by cesarean section are at greater risk of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome than are infants delivered vaginally
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A nurse who provides care on a busy medical unit is aware that his own beliefs do not always coincide with the beliefs of patients from some cultural backgrounds. What aspects of patient care may be most influenced by diverse cultural perspectives?
A) Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics B) Monitoring fluid balance C) Monitoring food intake D) Obtaining informed consent
As part of a major trauma, a patient has suffered a flail chest injury. What hallmark sign of flail chest does the nurse expect to find?
A) Flail segment elevation during inhalation B) Evidence of rib fractures on chest radiograph C) Flail segment depression during inhalation D) Hypoxemia evident on arterial blood gases
A client with portal hypertension has bluish veins just under the skin of the abdomen that radiate out across the umbilicus. Which pathophysiological factors does the nurse recognize causes this condition? Select all that apply.
A) Elevated bilirubin levels B) Impaired clearance of ammonia C) Increased fluid in the abdomen D) Impaired metabolism of estrogens E) Increased abdominal pressure
The most common congenital heart abnormality in the neonate is:
a. ventricular septal defect. b. patent ductus arteriosus. c. coarctation of the aorta. d. tetralogy of Fallot.