The nurse providing care to the pregnant woman should know that ...

[james0929]

The nurse providing care to the pregnant woman should know that all are normal ga-strointestinal changes in pregnancy except:
 
  a. Ptyalism.
  b. Pyrosis.
  c. Pica.
  d. Decreased peristalsis.

Question 2

Approximately how much would a newborn who weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces at birth weigh at 1 year of age?
 
  a. 14 3/4 lb
  b. 22 1/8 lb
  c. 29 1/2 lb
  d. Unable to estimate weigh at 1 year

[Carissamariew]

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Ptyalism (excessive salivation) is a normal finding.
B Pyrosis (heartburn) is a normal finding.
C Pica (a desire to eat nonfood substances) is an indication of iron deficiency and should be evaluated.
D Decreased peristalsis is a normal finding.

Answer to Question 2

B
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A An infant doubles birth weight by 6 months of age.
B An infant triples birth weight by 1 year of age.
C An infant quadruples birth weight by 2 years of age.
D Weight at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years of age can be estimated from the birth
weight.

[james0929]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryhom]

Great answer, keep it coming