A couple in their late 30s are pregnant for the first time. In evaluating the care delivered, the nurse assesses the mother for which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Makes appropriate healthcare choices
2. Receives effective healthcare through the pregnancy
3. Has a partner who is not interested in child care
4. Cannot cope with her life change
5. Wishes to have amniocentesis done
1, 2
Explanation: 1. Expected outcomes of nursing care for a pregnant couple over 35 include that the client and her partner are knowledgeable about the pregnancy and make appropriate healthcare choices.
2. Expected outcomes of nursing care for a pregnant couple over 35 include the client and her partner receive effective health care throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period.
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A) "I will have the physician order an antifungal medication to treat your symptoms." B) "You will need to see your private physician since this is not an emergency." C) "The use of antibiotics will not affect the viral symptoms you are experiencing." D) "The physician has determined you will benefit from aspirin to reduce congestion."
The ability to recognize and share (but not actually experience) the emotions of another person is known as
1. empathy. 2. sympathy. 3. compassion. 4. sensitivity.
The staff nurse notices that newly admitted patients appear calmer after the nurse has completed their admission interview and physical assessment and has discussed their plan of care
The nurse wonders if this is related to alleviation of fear of the unknown. What kind of thinking is this nurse pursuing? 1. Extension. 2. Inductive. 3. Review. 4. Deductive.
Which set of arterial blood gas values represents fully compensated respiratory acidosis?
A. pH 7.28, HCO3– 12 mEq/L, PCO2 45 mm Hg, PO2 96 mm Hg B. pH 7.32, HCO3– 17 mEq/L, PCO2 25 mm Hg, PO2 98 mm Hg C. pH 7.35, HCO3– 36 mEq/L, PCO2 65 mm Hg, PO2 78 mm Hg D. pH 7.48, HCO3– 12 mEq/L, PCO2 35 mm Hg, PO2 85 mm Hg