Antiembolism stockings should be applied when the patient is sitting in a chair

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The nurse is caring for a female client who has just undergone excision of a parotid gland tumor. The client tells the nurse that she is experiencing facial weakness on the operative side. Which is the nurse's best response?

a. "You may be experiencing a slight stroke, and I will notify the doctor." b. "This is a temporary condition that will resolve once radiation treatment is begun." c. "You are experiencing weakness because the facial nerve was irritated during the surgery." d. "You probably have a pinched nerve after lying on the operating room table for so long."

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Mercury occurs naturally in the environment, including waterways

Bacteria in the water convert mercury to methylmercury, which is absorbed by fish low on the food chain and becomes concentrated in larger, longer living predatory fish at the top of the food chain. What can mercury exposure during pregnancy cause? A) Brain and neurologic abnormalities in the fetus B) Stunted fetal growth C) Fetal malformations D) Abortion

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The nurse is discussing weight gain with a group of pregnant women at the clinic. One woman is very thin, and her prepregnancy weight falls below the normal weight range for her height. What is her recommended weight gain during her pregnancy?

A) 40 to 50 pounds C) 28 to 40 pounds B) 30 to 50 pounds D) 20 to 30 pounds

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A nurse appointed to provide home care to a client feels it is not safe to visit the client on a particular day. What should the nurse do in such a situation?

A) Ignore the instincts, because the client needs assistance. B) Inform a physician and ask for assistance on the home visit. C) Inform client and family caregivers about not visiting them. D) Take assistance from a colleague when on the home visit.

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