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What are the signs and symptoms of respiratory distress in infants less than 6 months old?  (Select all that apply.)

Which conditions are risk factors for uterine atony? (Select all that apply.)

American River Hospital has an award-winning dietary department. Which menu choice indicates that the patient understands the best dietary choice for iron-deficiency anemia?    

A woman presents in the emergency department with abrupt, sharp right-sided quadrant abdominal pain, and bright red vaginal spotting. She has missed one menstrual cycle.  She tells the nurse that she cannot be pregnant because she has been using an intrauterine device.  The nurse should suspect which of the following? 

You are the RN caring for a patient hospitalized with possible acute pancreatitis.  Which laboratory values would you expect to see elevated?

What is probably the most important criterion on which to base the decision to report suspected child abuse?

Part 3 of 3: “Parameter to Monitor”   DATE TIME NURSES’ NOTES March 1, 2023 0820 Client Ms. Lewis is 21-year-old female with blood glucose of 864 mg/dL and serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L reports abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, frequent urination, excessive thirst, has rapid deep breathing and fruity sweet-smelling breath.  The nurse is reviewing the client’s assessment data to prepare the client’s plan of care. Identify what TWO parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client’s progress.

The nurse’s response to parents expressing nervousness about administering digoxin to their child with heart failure (HF) should be the nurse’s response should be based on which knowledge?

A patient diagnosed with pre-eclampsia without severe features is being induced for delivery at 37 weeks.  During labor, she develops pressures that are 166/108.  It has been 15 mins since that pressure was taken. She currently has an IV running with LR at 125 ml/hr and pitocin at 8mu/hr. When you receive your orders, prioritize them in what order they need to be done.

The birth of a 4500-gram baby was complicated by shoulder dystocia. After you have called for help, what is your first priority intervention when the shoulder dystocia is recognized [shoulderinterventions] Which newborn complication should the nurse be alert to [shouldercomplications]?