In a group that does not have an official leader, sometimes…

In a group that does not have an official leader, sometimes group members will gradually start looking to a particular member of the group for leadership. This group member becomes the unofficial leader of the group. What is the name for this unofficial group leader? 

The nurse is caring for a client with twins at 28 weeks of g…

The nurse is caring for a client with twins at 28 weeks of gestational age. She has had cervical shortening and has a pessary in place. The provider has ordered corticosteroids for fetal lung maturity. The nurse is aware that inflammation can cause preterm birth and expects the provider to also order

Diana is a 24-year-old who comes to the clinic for preconcep…

Diana is a 24-year-old who comes to the clinic for preconception counseling due to asthma. She has had asthma since she was a child and has allergies to pollen, dust mites, and mold. She was on allergy shots until college and then discontinued them. She has two inhalers: a maintenance inhaler containing a corticosteroid and an emergency inhaler containing albuterol. Diana states she is worried about the effects of her asthma medications on her baby. The nurse instructs Diana the following,