With Regard to the Postpartum Changes and Developments in a Woman's

question 12

Multiple Choice

With regard to the postpartum changes and developments in a woman's cardiovascular system,nurses should be aware that:

• A)Cardiac output,the pulse rate,and stroke volume all return to prepregnancy normal values within a few hours of childbirth
• B)Respiratory function returns to nonpregnant levels by 6 to 8 weeks after birth
• C)The lowered white blood cell count after pregnancy can lead to false-positive results on tests for infections
• D)A hypercoagulable state protects the new mother from thromboembolism,especially after a cesarean birth

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Light Energy

The form of energy visible to the human eye that is produced by the movement of photons and is essential to processes like photosynthesis.

Electromagnetic Waves

Waves of electromagnetic energy, including light, radio waves, and X-rays, that can travel through a vacuum.

Shortest Wavelength

Refers to the electromagnetic wave with the highest frequency and energy, which is typically part of the gamma rays in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Ultraviolet

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and physical harm to living tissues.