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A pregnant teenager asks the clinic nurse why she cannot smoke during the first trimester. Remembering growth and development, what is the nurse's best response?
 
  A. The distribution of body hair can be altered.
  B. The organ systems are beginning to develop.
  C. Development of fingers and toes can be affected.
  D. The sex of the baby is determined in the first 3 months.

Question 2

Wesley is a 36-year-old patient with meningitis. He has a fever of 102.3 F. Wesley's wife is concerned because he is breathing fast.
 
  Upon assessing Wesley, the nurse notes a respiratory rate of 20 . What is the best explanation for the rapid respiratory rate that the nurse can give Wesley's wife?
  A. He is most likely anxious because he is in the hospital.
  B. His fever has increased his metabolic rate and is causing him to breathe faster.
  C. He is hyperventilating because he needs more oxygen.
  D. He has an acid-base imbalance, which is causing him to hyperventilate.



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Answer to Question 1

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During the first trimester, fetal cells differentiate and develop into essential organ systems. During the second trimester most organs are complete and able to function. During the third trimester, skin thickens, lanugo disappears, and central nervous system is established.

Answer to Question 2

B
An increase of 1 F in body temperature causes a 7 increase in the metabolic rate, thereby in-creasing carbon dioxide production. The clinical response is increased rate and depth of respira-tion.




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