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An Older Patient Tells the Nurse That He Does Not

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An older patient tells the nurse that he does not want to create a living will because he does not want to die. How should the nurse respond to this patient?


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Teratogenic Effects

The adverse outcomes or congenital malformations caused by exposure to teratogens in the prenatal environment.

Developmental Stage

A qualitatively distinctive, coherent pattern of behavior that emerges during the course of development.

Teratogen

Any agent or substance that can cause malformation or serious developmental abnormalities in an embryo or fetus.

WIC Program

A federal assistance program in the United States providing nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, postpartum women, and young children.

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