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karlynnae

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on: Jun 27, 2018
When providing care to the prenatal patient, the nurse understands that pica is defined as
 
  a. Intolerance of milk products
  b. Iron deficiency anemia
  c. Ingestion of nonfood substances
  d. Episodes of anorexia and vomiting

Question 2

For what reason would breastfeeding be contraindicated?
 
  a. Hepatitis B
  b. Everted nipples
  c. History of breast cancer 3 years ago
  d. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A This is termed lactose intolerance.
B Pica may produce iron deficiency anemia if proper nutrition is decreased.
C The practice of eating substances not normally thought of as food is called pica. Clay or
dirt and solid laundry starch are the substances most commonly ingested.
D Pica is not related to anorexia and vomiting.

Answer to Question 2

D

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A Although hepatitis B antigen has not been shown to be transmitted through breast milk, as an added precaution infants born to HBsAg-positive women should receive the hepatitis B vaccine and immune globulin immediately after birth.
B Everted nipples are functional for breastfeeding.
C Newly diagnosed breast cancer would be a contraindication to breastfeeding.
D Women who are HIV positive are discouraged from breastfeeding.


karlynnae

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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