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maychende

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A 38-year-old pregnant patient admits to the nurse that she is an alcoholic and has been consuming alcohol during her pregnancy. The nurse knows that using alcohol during pregnancy may result in a child who presents with
 
  A) a high-pitched cry.
  B) microcephaly.
  C) an electrolyte imbalance.
  D) thrombocytopenia.

Question 2

A middle-aged patient was diagnosed with major depression after a suicide attempt several months ago and has failed to respond appreciably to treatment with SSRIs. As a result, his psychiatrist has prescribed phenelzine.
 
  When planning this patient's subsequent care, what nursing diagnosis should the nurse prioritize?
  A) Risk for Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion related to cardiovascular effects of phenelzine
  B) Risk for Constipation related to decreased gastrointestinal peristalsis
  C) Risk for Infection related to immunosuppressive effects of phenelzine
  D) Risk for Injury related to drugdrug interactions or drugnutrient interactions


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bubulittle310@msn.cn

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


maychende

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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