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A 2-year-old toddler with pneumonia is to have an intravenous line placed for fluids and the administration of antibiotics. The intravenous fluid that would be expected to be used is
 
  A) 0.9 normal saline.
  B) Dextrose 5 in 0.45 normal saline.
  C) Dextrose 10 in 0.9 normal saline.
  D) Pedialyte.

Question 2

The conscious decision on when to conceive or avoid pregnancy throughout the reproductive years is called:
 
  1. family planning.
  2. birth control.
  3. contraception.
  4. assisted reproductive therapy.



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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1. Correct. Family planning is the process of deciding when and if to have children.
2. Incorrect. Birth control is the device and/or practice to decrease the risk of conceiving, or bearing, children. Family planning is the process of deciding when and if to have children.
3. Incorrect. Contraception is the intentional prevention of pregnancy during sexual inter-course. Family planning is the process of deciding when and if to have children.
4. Incorrect. Assisted reproductive therapy would be one of several possible treatments for infertility. Family planning is the process of deciding when and if to have children.



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