When the patient complains of frequency of urination, the nurse explains that frequency of urination early in the pregnancy occurs due to:
a. increased fluid intake.
b. the fetus's kidneys functioning.
c. retention of fluid.
d. increased circulating volume.
D
Early in pregnancy, the increase in circulating volume and the enlarging uterus placing pressure on the bladder cause urinary frequency.
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The fifth hierarchy of needs according to Maslow is
a. self-esteem c. need for love and belonging b. safety and security d. self-actualization
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The nurse is teaching a patient how to sit with crutches. In which order will the nurse present the instructions starting with the first step?
1. Place both crutches in one hand. 2. Grasp arm of chair with free hand. 3. Completely lower self into chair. 4. Transfer weight to crutches and unaffected leg. a. 4, 1, 2, 3 b. 1, 4, 2, 3 c. 1, 2, 4, 3 d. 4, 2, 1, 3