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jCorn1234

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A patient with hyperemesis gravidarum asks the nurse what would have happened if she had not come to the hospital. The nurse explains that if untreated, this condition could result in:
 
  a. a large for gestational age infant.
  b. anorexia nervosa.
  c. preterm delivery.
  d. maternal or fetal death.

Question 2

The hospice nurse instructs the family that they have access to a hospice pharmacist, who is available for consultation on the drugs the hospice patient may be taking and who will:
 
  a. provide all drugs necessary for pain alleviation.
  b. evaluate drug interactions with food and other medications.
  c. evaluate the safety of the drug storage in the patient's home.
  d. monitor drug effectiveness by frequent phone interviews with the family.


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ashely1112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
If untreated, hyperemesis gravidarum can result in maternal or fetal death.

Answer to Question 2

B
The hospice pharmacist is available to consult about drug interactions with other drugs or food.


jCorn1234

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Wow, this really help

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