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kamilo84

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the primary risk to the developing fetus during pregnancy if there is cocaine use by the mother?
 
  A) Decreased fetal circulation and oxygenation
  B) Increased maternal weight gain and edema
  C) Neural tube defects and low birth weight
  D) Respiratory difficulties and excess mucus

Question 2

A student nurse reading a client's chart notes that the physician has documented an adolescent as prepubescent. What does the term prepubescent mean?
 
  A) Adult secondary sex characteristics are present
  B) Ova and sperm are produced by the reproductive organs
  C) Reproductive organs do not yet produce ova and sperm
  D) Active sexual behavior has been initiated


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nyrave

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A

The maternal use of cocaine during pregnancy brings about abrupt changes in the mother's blood pressure, resulting in decreased fetal blood flow and oxygenation.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C

Puberty can be divided into three stages. In the first stageprepubescences econdary sex characteristics begin to develop but the reproductive organs do not yet function.


kamilo84

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

carlsona147

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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