A Nurse Working in a Lesser-Developed Country Is Caring for the Women

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse working in a lesser-developed country is caring for the women in the local community. Which existing factor regarding the women would be an important consideration for the nurse?

• A) They are at risk for a vitamin D deficiency.
• B) They are likely to have one child.
• C) They are at risk for death during pregnancy and childbirth.
• D) They are viewed as the leader of the family unit.

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Definitions:

Palpebral Conjunctiva

Conjunctiva that covers the inner surface of the eyelids.

Anterior Sclera

The front part of the sclera, the white outer coating of the eyeball, visible when looking at the eye.

Eyelids

Thin folds of skin that cover and protect the eye; they help to spread moisture (tears) over the surface of the eye when blinking.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye, responsible for converting light into neural signals for visual recognition.