A woman is 2 days postpartum from a normal vaginal delivery over an intact perineum of a 3000-gram baby. Where would the nurse expect to palpate the client's fundus?
A) At the umbilicus
B) 2 cm below the umbilicus
C) 2 cm above the symphysis
D) At the symphysis
B
2 cm below the umbilicus
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A teenager, who is attending a clinic for eating disorders, has shown improvement in weight, but the laboratory values remain poor. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse identify as the likely cause of this finding?
A) Pushing food around the plate B) Inducing vomiting after meals C) Drinking water before weighing D) Disposing of food
Cholecystitis is an inflammation of which organ?
A) intestines B) gallbladder C) liver D) none of the above
The mother of a newborn with iron deficiency anemia asks if breastfeeding or using a formula high in iron is better for the baby. How should the nurse respond?
1. Breastfeeding, because breast milk has higher levels of iron compared to formula 2. Formula-feeding, because formula has higher levels of iron compared to breast milk 3. Breastfeeding, because although breast milk has lower levels of iron compared to formula, it is more easily absorbed by the infant 4. Formula-feeding, because although formula has lower levels of iron compared to breast milk, it is more easily absorbed by the infant
A patient reports chest pain, nausea, and vomiting off and on for the last 4 days, which the patient interpreted as the flu. What laboratory test will provide information about acute cardiac damage for this patient?
A. Troponin I and T B. Red blood cells C. Homocysteine and platelets D. CK-MB