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d of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die. What is the best nursing response reflecting
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a. Maternal and infant deaths per 100,000 live births per year
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b. Deaths of fetuses weighing more than 500 g per 10,000 births per year
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c. Deaths of infants up to 1 year of age per 1000 live births per year
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year. DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: Page 12
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Current maternity practice focuses on a high-quality family experience for all families, traditional or otherwise.
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7. What was the result of research done in the 1930s by the Childrens Bureau?
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a. Children with heart problems are now cared for by pediatric cardiologists.
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b. The Child Abuse and Prevention Act was passed.
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of economic depression on children.
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patient care across disciplines. Expected progress within a specified timeline is identified.
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ed admission data. What is the next step the student will take to develop a nursing care plan for this ch
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12. What was recommended by Karl Cred in 1884?
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d. Silver nitrate should be placed in the eyes of newborns.
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