The nurse assesses a pregnant patient and finds that the patient has reduced strength of uterine contractions (UCs). Upon further assessment, the nurse suspects that the patient may have slow progress in labor. Which statement made by the patient indicates the reason for slow progress in labor?

1. "I have a family history of diabetes and hypertension."2. "I stopped taking folic acid supplements a week ago."3. "I have been on a diet with high amounts of protein for 15 days."4. "I am worried a lot this time; I had a lot of problems in my last labor."

John is jogging on a winter day. the outdoor temperature is 31° f. yet his body temperature is 98°f. which term best describes the process causing this difference in temperature?

Samuel is a 63-year-old single man who works full time in a food processing plant. he has a history of esophageal cancer, which was treated successfully with anti-cancer drugs and surgery four years ago. his weight had been stable at 135 pounds until 6 months ago. since then, he has experienced an involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds. he complains of a poor appetite and being overly weak, tired, and irritable. he also complains of cracks at the corners of his mouth and a chronic sore throat, which concerns him, given his cancer history. his usual diet is fairly consistent. he states that he rarely eats breakfast because he starts work at 6 a.m. he eats two deli meat sandwiches, "usually pastrami or salami," and a soda at 10 a.m., and may eat a candy bar in the afternoon when he gets off work. he often prepares and eats a frozen dinner or pizza at home in the evening and routinely drinks "about four or five beers" before going to bed. occasionally, he cooks roast and mashed potatoes for dinner and may have cereal with milk for a snack before bed. he rarely eats vegetables or fruit. 1. considering samuel's alcohol consumption, which b vitamin may he be deficient in? a. pantothenic acid b. niacin c. riboflavin d. biotin e. thiamin

Which of these statements describes clinical depression? a. a milder form of depression that usually follows a traumatic event b. a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain c. alternate feelings of extreme happiness and extreme sadness