The pregnant client reports to the nurse that she is eating dirt on a weekly basis, and was told to do this by her grandmother to have a healthy pregnancy. How should the nurse respond?
A. "The soil may contain contaminants that could harm your baby."
B. "This practice is completely unhealthy and should be stopped."
C. "Your grandmother gave you bad advice. Stop at once."
D. "There is no problem with this practice. Feel free to continue."
A
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Nursing intervention research involves phases for complex interventions. Which of the following indicates the correct order of these phases?
A) Effectiveness research, basic developmental research, pilot research, efficacy research B) Basic developmental research, effectiveness research, pilot research, efficacy research C) Pilot research, effectiveness research, basic developmental research, efficacy research D) Basic developmental research, pilot research, efficacy research, effectiveness research
The patient who is being treated for endometritis is placed in Fowler's position because it
a. Promotes comfort and rest b. Facilitates drainage of lochia c. Prevents spread of infection to the urinary tract d. Decreases tension on the reproductive organs
A pregnant patient in labor is being encouraged to push with contractions. In which position should the nurse assist to help the patient at this time?
A) Squatting while holding the breath B) Lying on side, arms grasped on abdomen C) Lying supine with legs in lithotomy stirrups D) Semi-Fowler's position with legs bent against the abdomen
The patient is receiving lithium (Eskalith) and asks the nurse why he has to have blood drawn so often. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "To detect side effects before they become a problem." 2. "To be sure the medication is working properly." 3. "To determine if your body is responding as it should." 4. "To be sure you have the correct amount of medication in your system."