When applying the ultrasound transducers for continuous external electronic fetal monitoring, at which location would the nurse place the transducer to record the FHR?
A) Over the uterine fundus where contractions are most intense
B) Above the umbilicus toward the right side of the diaphragm
C) Between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis
D) Between the xiphoid process and umbilicus
C
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a. Cardiovascular protection in older patients b. Decreased osteoporosis risk c. Glycemic control d. Improved wound healing e. Prevention of colorectal cancer
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1. Zinc 2. Copper 3. Selenium 4. Iron
A nurse counseling a pregnant adolescent about her nutritional needs during pregnancy includes information that nutritional needs are based primarily on:
a. Chronologic age b. Gynecologic age c. Prepregnancy diet history d. Blood protein levels
A nurse is preparing an in-service education program for a group of staff nurses about documentation, including documentation of assessment data
The nurse demonstrates understanding of the significance of documentation by including a discussion of which of the following as playing a role in this area? Select all that apply. A) Joint Commission B) State nurse practice act C) Medicare D) Local city government E) Institutional agency