Which of the following events is unlikely to occur as a result of a thrombosis within a leg vein?

A. Swelling (edema) of the leg
B. Pulmonary embolism
C. Accumulation of fluid within the lungs (pulmonary edema)
D. Pulmonary infarct


C

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When addressing the questions of a newly pregnant woman, the nurse can explain that the certified nurse-midwife is qualified to perform:

a. Regional anesthesia b. Cesarean deliveries c. Vaginal deliveries d. Internal versions

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The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving diphenhydramine. The nurse notes that the patient has not voided for 12 hours. What action will the nurse take?

a. Encourage the patient to drink more fluids. b. Evaluate the bladder to check for distension. c. Request an order for an intravenous fluid bolus. d. Request an order for urinary catheterization.

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When asked, the nurse explains that "grief work" refers to:

a. Establishing new methods of coping with stress b. Evaluating progress made toward accepting the loss c. The means by which one moves through the grief process d. Actively seeking assistance to cope with the loss experiences

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A community health nurse is providing informal teaching to groups of parents about typical childhood developmental milestones. Which of the following formats would the nurse mostly likely be using?

A) Lecture B) Demonstration C) Anticipatory guidance D) Visual images

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