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A woman's history and appearance suggest drug abuse. The nurse's best approach would be to:
 
  A. Ask the woman directly, Do you use any street drugs?
   B. Ask the woman if she would like to talk to a counselor.
   C. Ask some questions about over-the-counter medications and avoid mention of illicit drugs.
   D. Explain how harmful drugs can be for her baby.

Question 2

A 20-year-old woman is at 28 weeks' gestation. Her prenatal history reveals past drug abuse, and urine screening indicates that she has recently used heroin. The nurse should recognize that the woman is at increased risk for:
 
  A. Erythroblastosis fetalis.
   B. Diabetes mellitus.
   C. Abruptio placentae.
   D. Pregnancy-induced hypertension.



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wilsonbho

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D




captainjonesify

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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