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During a routine second-trimester visit to the prenatal clinic a client expresses concern regarding gaining weight and losing her figure. She says to the nurse, 'I’m going on a diet.' Which is the nurse's best response? Rationale Weight reduction is not advised during pregnancy; an additional 340 calories a day during the second trimester is recommended. When the client reaches the third trimester, another 120 calories should be added to her diet. A pregnant woman should not diet duri...

By which age does the anterior fontanel of the skull close? Rationale The anterior fontanel usually closes between 12 and 18 months. Hence, 20 to 24 months, 26 to 30 months, and 32 to 36 months are all incorrect choices. Which statement is true about Piaget’s theory of cognitive development? 12 to 18 months 20 to 24 months 26 to 30 months 32 to 36 months Piaget’s theory includes five periods that are related to age. In the late preoperational stage, the children experience animism....

Which age group has the highest incidence of lead poisoning? Incorrect (163) Adult Toddler Adolescent Which stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) would a client with a CD4+ T cell count of 325 cells/mm be classified? Rationale The incidence of lead poisoning is highest in late infancy and toddlerhood. Children at this stage explore the environment and because of their increased level of oral activity, put objects into their mouths. Adults have a greater risk of cardiovascular...