A nurse practitioner is assessing the size and position of a patient's uterus and ovarian structures. To perform this assessment, the nurse has informed the patient that bimanual palpation will be performed
How will the nurse perform this assessment?
A) Insert one finger in the patient's vagina and one in the rectum and palpate for lesions.
B) Using two hands, palpate the patient's ovaries simultaneously.
C) Insert the index finger of each hand into the patient's vagina and palpate simultaneously.
D) Insert fingers of one hand into the vagina and palpate outside with the other hand.
D
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A) Test results of levels of sodium and potassium B) Test results of levels of cholesterol C) Test results of levels of balanced proteins D) Test results of levels of calories in each food intake
The NCLEX-RN exam covers knowledge and patient care needs in a number of areas. Which of the following is not one of these areas?
a. safe, effective care environment b. physiologic integrity c. psychological integrity d. health promotion and maintenance
A child is admitted to the emergency department (ED) for scald burns to the buttocks and thighs. According to the mother, she was preparing the child's bath and before she could test the water, the child fell in and was scalded. Which would cause the nurse to suspect abuse?
1. The burns are uneven, with some burns deeper than others. 2. The child's hands and feet are free of burns. 3. In addition to the main burn site, there are splash burns surrounding the area. 4. The mother was home alone with the child.
Increasing the infusion rate of nonadditive intravenous fluids can increase fetal oxygenation primarily by:
a. Maintaining normal maternal temperature. b. Preventing normal maternal hypoglycemia. c. Increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the maternal blood. d. Expanding maternal blood volume.