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List at least 4 withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is withheld during the dependence stage.

A client has a DXA scan performed; her T score was –1.5. Her diagnosis is?

When examining the newborn immediately after birth, you identify protruding meninges in the lumbar area of the spine.  You should:

A woman requests a method of contraception that is similar to oral contraceptives in efficacy and allows her to have a monthly withdrawal bleed but without daily pill taking.  The method most likely to meet her needs is:

A 48yo woman with newly diagnosed diabetes presents with 2 blood pressures 150/90 and 148/88. The provider’s recommendations regarding her blood pressure include maintaining blood pressure at:

A 4-day old baby has fed 5-6 times and has urinated 3 times in the last 24 hours. The last stool was 2 days ago and green. The mother reports the baby sleeps a lot, but has “a bit of yellow on his face and tummy.” The provider should advise the woman to:

Beth is a 20 y.o. female who wants all eyes on her, always seeking attention, and extreme emotionality is often observed. This personality disorder is more common in women then in men. Beth often seeks center stage at all times. She is more then likely exhibiting which type of personality disorder:

A 37 year-old woman at 35 weeks’ gestation is seen for her routine visit. At her preconception visit and first prenatal visit at 9 weeks gestation her BPs were 144/92 and 140/90 respectively. Her BP today is 158/92. A 24-hour urine today shows 360 mg of protein.  Based on the information provided, the most accurate diagnosis is:

Which statement is CORRECT concerning the rise in a woman’s basal body temperature (BBT)?

The midwife appropriately uses this type of stitch to close the vaginal mucosa with a second-degree perineal repair: