Developing organs and body systems are highly susceptible to teratogens, which can cause major abnormalities. These teratogens usually fall into one of three categories: (Select all that apply.)

Hormonal imbalances

Chemicals

Environmental

Emotional stress

Infections

Physical trauma

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,C,E

A. Hormonal imbalances – Incorrect; while maternal hormones can impact fetal growth, they are not classified as teratogens.

B. Chemicals – Correct; drugs, alcohol, and toxins (e.g., thalidomide, lead, mercury) can cause birth defects.

C. Environmental – Correct; radiation and pollutants can affect fetal development.

D. Emotional stress – Incorrect; while stress affects pregnancy outcomes, it is not classified as a teratogen.

E. Infections – Correct; infections such as rubella, toxoplasmosis, and syphilis can cause severe congenital abnormalities.

F. Physical trauma – Incorrect; trauma can harm the fetus but is not a teratogen.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Decreased response with sexual activity – Incorrect; decreased libido is common postpartum and not an urgent concern.

B. A scant non-odorous white vaginal discharge – Incorrect; lochia alba (whitish discharge) is normal at 4 weeks postpartum.

C. Uterine cramping during breastfeeding – Incorrect; cramping (due to oxytocin release) is expected postpartum.

D. A moderate serosanguineous malodorous discharge – Correct; foul-smelling lochia can indicate endometritis (a postpartum infection).

A. The client's height B. The safe dosage range C. The client's age D. The client's gender

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The client's height – Incorrect; medication dosages in pediatrics are based primarily on weight (mg/kg), not height.

B. The safe dosage range – Correct; the nurse must verify that the prescribed dose falls within the recommended safe range to prevent underdosing or overdosing.

C. The client's age – Incorrect; while age may influence dosing, weight-based calculations are more accurate.

D. The client's gender – Incorrect; gender does not typically affect pediatric dosing calculations.

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Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is B

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