A pregnant patient requires treatment to ripen
her cervix, and the nurse is discussing prostaglandin options with her. She has heard that an oral drug is available. Which medication should the nurse discuss with the patient?
A) Cytotec
B) Prepidil
C) Dinoprostone
D) Cervidil
Ans: A
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The nurse is sensitive to the fact that patients lose control over their lives when admitted to the hospital. This loss of control frequently results in:
a. anger. b. depression. c. fear. d. anxiety.
The nurse manager plans to improve the nutritional status of clients while receiving hospitalized care. What should each nurse be reminded to do when caring for assigned clients?
a. Offer nutritional supplements when requested b. Provide all clients with a regular diet unless changed by the healthcare provider c. Instruct dietary staff just to leave food trays in the vestibule for clients who need help with feeding d. Carefully evaluate the diet order for each client based on individual needs and discuss the cause of inadequate or over adequate intake with the client, caregiver, healthcare provider and nutritionist
The nurse is caring for a patient who had spinal anesthesia. Which drink is the best choice for the nurse to offer the patient?
a. Tea b. Orange juice c. Milk d. Water
You receive complaints because you have taken a high fat sandwich off your cyclic menu. You:
a. keep the sandwich off the menu b. offer the sandwich but less often c. label as a high fat choice on the menu d. none of these