A Patient in Her First Trimester Complains of Nausea and Vomiting.She

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient in her first trimester complains of nausea and vomiting.She asks,"Why does this happen?" What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "Nausea and vomiting are due to an increase in gastric motility."
• B) "Nausea and vomiting may be due to changes in hormones."
• C) "Nausea and vomiting are related to an increase in glucose levels."
• D) "Nausea and vomiting are caused by a decrease in gastric secretions."

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Definitions:

Merchantability

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Webster v. Blue Ship Tea Room, Inc.

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Implied Warranty of Merchantability

An implicit guarantee that a product will meet a minimum level of quality and functionality as expected for goods of its kind.

Implied Warranty of Fitness

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