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
Patient receiving ultrasound treatment to the left elbow.
(A) A 62-year-old patient with myxedema exhibiting marked edema of the face and a somnolent look. Th
All messages must be documented and placed in the patient's chart.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Types of ecosystem service vs. total global value per year