A husband asks if he can view his wife's cesarean birth. Which of the following reflects a modern policy on this subject?
A) Surgery is too distressing for fathers to view.
B) Viewing the surgery ruins the surprise of the child's sex.
C) He can view it if he chooses, especially because his wife will be awake.
D) His wife will be in too much pain for him to be comfortable.
C
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1. One with injuries to the face and neck 2. One with a laceration of the forearm 3. One with abdominal pain 4. One with multiple fractures of the extremities
The nurse advises that, to reduce the risk of giving a cold to another, one should: (Select all that apply.)
a. cover the mouth and nose when sneezing. b. wash the hands frequently. c. use saline nose sprays. d. turn the head to the crook of the arm when coughing. e. drink juices with vitamin C.
The student nurse is following a preceptor on the assigned clinical shift. Which of the following behaviors of the nurse would the student interpret as caring?
A) Explaining an invasive procedure to the client, then asking if it is all right to begin the procedure B) Advising the physician that the client wants to speak to her prior to a procedure C) Making sure that all medications and treatments are done on time D) Using aseptic technique when performing a dressing change
A 23-year-old sexually active woman presents for her first Pap smear
Her history includes nulligravida, age at first intercourse 14, and more than 10 sexual partners. Which of the following conditions should the clinician be particularly alert for during her exam? a. Human papillomavirus (HPV) b. Endometrial hyperplasia c. Vagismus d. Polycystic ovarian syndrome