The 38-year-old patient who strictly adheres to a vegan diet complains of weakness and tingling in her lower extremities. She retains the strength in her lower extremities but proprioception is decreased. Her complete blood count reveals a megaloblastic anemia. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
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The nurse is providing education to the patient with an ileostomy. Which statement by the patient suggests additional education is needed?
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The nurse has been called to help with a 24-year-old G1P0 female with a viable intrauterine pregnancy at 42-weeks’ estimated gestational age. Patient is not in active labor, following an arrest of descent at the end of the first stage of labor. There was meconium detected in the amniotic fluid after PROM, and the fetus has had multiple episodes of bradycardia and late decelerations. Patient has a history of cocaine abuse. Which of the following statements is most correct regarding the management of this neonate when it is delivered?
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