List the three stages of pregnancy.
What will be an ideal response?
Prenatal (before birth)
Labor and delivery
Postpartum (after birth)
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A) Spasticity that contributes to upright position B) Spasticity that involves both legs C) Spasticity that involves the arm and the leg on the same side D) Spasticity that contributes to mobility
The nurse is caring for a 20-year-old patient with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) requiring hospitalization. Which nursing intervention will be included in the plan of care?
a. Monitor liver function tests. b. Use cold packs PRN for pelvic pain. c. Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees. d. Teach the patient how to perform Kegel exercises.
What is the most effective action for the nurse to take when delivering spiritual care to a patient of the same religion as the nurse?
a. Understanding that the patient shares the same beliefs b. Striving to meet the patient's spiritual needs independently c. Explaining her own religious beliefs to the patient d. Developing a greater awareness of her own spirituality
An inappropriately dressed patient has not slept for 3 days while making excessive, ex-pensive long-distance phone calls. When the patient can be heard singing loudly in the examining room, the nurse makes initial plans to focus on:
a. Assessing needs for food, liquids, and rest b. Setting strict limits on dress and behavior c. Conducting an in-depth suicide assessment d. Obtaining a complete psychosocial assessment