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Explain and organism that does not completely fit the model of being r-selected or K-selected (1pt) and explain why (2pts). 

The perinatal nurse is providing care to a 32-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks’ gestation. Her blood pressure is 170/100 mm Hg, reflexes are +3, urine is 2+ for protein, and the client is complaining of a headache. An intravenous solution of magnesium sulfate is begun with an hourly dose of 2 g. Which laboratory value would the nurse prioritize as most important to monitor while caring for this client?

The nurse is reviewing the following laboratory results for a woman with a placental abruption. Client Results Reference Range Hemoglobin 7.4 g/dl Hemoglobin: 11.5-15.2 g/dL Hematocrit 30% Hematocrit: 35.2%-43.8% Platelets: 90,000/µL Platelets: 150,000-45,000/µL Prothrombin Time (PT): 23 seconds Prothrombin Time (PT): 10-13 seconds Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): 72 seconds Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): 25-35 seconds Fibrinogen: 85 mg/dL Fibrinogen: 200-400 mg/dL The nurse suspects the client has Disseminated Intravascular Coagulopathy (DIC). Which intervention would the nurse perform first?

    Patient:  Krista W. Reynolds Allergies:  Penicillin, Ampicillin MRN:  00549143 Admission Weight:  144 lbs. DOB:  01/14/2002 Diagnosis:  Ectopic Pregnancy, Syphilis Provider Orders:   1)  Prep patient for exploratory laparotomy with possible salpingectomy, dilation and curretage.   2)  Type and crossmatch for 2 Units PRBCs. 3)  NPO 4)  Morphine Sulfate 2 mg IV now. 5)  Ampicillin 1 g in 50 mL D5W over 45 minutes STAT and then every 8 hours.   The nurse receives the information above on a new client with updated orders.  Identify the correct infusion rate (mL/hr) for the IV Ampicillin.

A nurse is assessing a pregnant patient who says she drinks five to seven alcoholic drinks per week. What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client who is being evaluated for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage menopausal symptoms. Which finding would be a contraindication to HRT?

A client who is 27 weeks’ pregnant presents to the primary health care provider’s office for her regularly scheduled visit. The nurse reviews the following documented findings: Client Result Reference Range 1-hour Glucose Tolerance Test: 155 mg/dL  Less than 130 mg/dL   Based on the above results, what action would the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is performing a prenatal examination on a client in the third trimester.  The nurse begins an abdominal examination and performs Leopold maneuvers.  What is the nurse able to determine using Leopold maneuvers?

(a) Based on the graph, which country (or countries) would likely have seen increases in COVID death rate after April 23, 2020? Explain your answer.(b) Which country (or countries) had the highest decline in COVID-19 death rate between Feb 28 and April 23, 2020, and what do you think might have led to this steep decline?

Q30.  A patient develops neutropenia after receiving chemotherapy. Which information about ways to prevent infection will the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)