A woman who is Rh negative asks you how many children she will be able to have before Rh incompatibility causes them to die in utero. Your best response would be that
A) no more than three children is recommended.
B) as long as she receives RhIG, there is no limit.
C) only her next child will be affected.
D) she will have to ask her physician.
B
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A 10-year-old boy and his mother are being seen in the emergency department (ED) by the triage nurse. The boy was stung by a bee about an hour ago, and the mother tells the nurse that it is very painful, looks swollen, red, and infected
The nurse teaches the mother that: A) The pain, redness, and swelling are part of the inflammatory process but it is probably too early for an infection. B) Bee stings frequently cause infection, pain, and swelling and, with treatment, the infection should begin to subside late today. C) The infection was probably caused by the stinger which may still be in the wound. D) The mother's assessment is excellent and the ED doctor will probably prescribe antibiotics to fix the problem.
A nurse calls a physician and after identifying herself and the patient, the nurse informs the physician that the patient is vomiting and complaining of abdominal pain. Which component of SBAR communication is being used in this situation?
a. Situation b. Background c. Assessment d. Recommendation
The nurse is preparing to conduct a pain assessment. What should the nurse include in this assessment?
1. Duration 2. Location 3. Intensity 4. Etiology 5. Neurology
A nurse is preparing to turn a 65-year-old hospitalized patient. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for performing this skill?
A) Position a nurse at the top and bottom of the bed. B) Place the bed in its lowest position. C) Position a friction-reducing sheet under the patient. D) Use back muscles to pull the patient to the side.