A Dose of Dexamethasone 12 Mg Was Administered to a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

A dose of dexamethasone 12 mg was administered to a patient in preterm labor at 0830 hours on March 12. The nurse knows that the next dose must be scheduled for

• A) 1430 hours on March 12th.
• B) 2030 hours on March 12th.
• C) 0830 hours on March 13th.
• D) 1430 hours on March 13th.

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Definitions:

Somatic Marker Hypothesis

The theory that emotional processes guide (or bias) behavior, particularly decision-making, via bodily-related signals.

Unconscious

Refers to mental processes and content actively not present in one's immediate awareness, often influencing behaviors and perceptions.

Social Judgment

The process of evaluating and forming impressions about other individuals or groups, often influenced by societal norms and personal beliefs.

Self-Concept

An individual's self-perception formed through experience and interpretation of one's own actions and how others perceive them.