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Stressor events can be either positive or negative.

According to the reading for class, what percentage of new mothers show some symptoms of depression after the birth of a baby?

Grief that exists although society does not recognize one’s right, need, or capacity to grieve is called _________.

The Process Model of Mindfulness Meditation includes (1) Following the breath with one’s attention, (2) becoming distracted, and (3) regaining attentional focus.

The nurse explains to a patient in preterm labor that what may be ordered by the physician to accelerate fetal lung maturity?

An 18-month-old child had a surgical repair of a cleft palate and is now allowed to eat a regular diet. What nursing action is the most appropriate?

The apnea monitor indicates that a preterm infant is having an apneic episode. What is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation?

What assessment made by the nurse would lead the nurse to suspect hip dysplasia?

The nurse observes that the infant’s anterior fontanelle is bulging after placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. How should the nurse position this infant?

After delivery, a mother asks the nurse about newborn screening tests. The nurse explains that what is the optimal time for testing for phenylketonuria?