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What is the only known cure for preeclampsia?
 
  a. Magnesium sulfate
  b. Antihypertensive medications
  c. Delivery of the fetus
  d. Administration of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) every day of the pregnancy

Question 2

The home health nurse outlines short- and long-term goals for a 10-year-old child with many complex health problems. Who should agree on these goals?
 
  a. Family and nurse
  b. Child, family, and nurse
  c. All professionals involved
  d. Child, family, and all professionals involved



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Answer to Question 1

C
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A Magnesium sulfate is one of the medications used to treat but not to cure
preeclampsia.
B Antihypertensive medications are used to lower the dangerously elevated blood
pressures in preeclampsia and eclampsia.
C If the fetus is viable and near term, delivery is the only known cure for
preeclampsia.
D Low doses of ASA (60 to 80 mg) have been administered to women at high risk
for developing preeclampsia.

Answer to Question 2

D
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A Involvement of the individuals who are essential to the child's care is necessary
during this very important stage. The elimination of any one of these groups can
potentially create a plan of care that does not meet the needs of the child and
family.
B Involvement of the individuals who are essential to the child's care is necessary
during this very important stage. The elimination of any one of these groups can
potentially create a plan of care that does not meet the needs of the child and
family.
C Involvement of the individuals who are essential to the child's care is necessary
during this very important stage. The elimination of any one of these groups can
potentially create a plan of care that does not meet the needs of the child and
family.
D In the home, the family is a partner in each step of the nursing process. The
family priorities should guide the planning process. Both short-term and
long-term goals should be outlined and agreed on by the child, family, and
professionals involved.



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