The perinatal nurse includes a pain assessment as part of the postpartum care provided to each patient. This action helps to:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Decrease the recovery time
B) Decrease the risk of depression
C) Increase the length of the hospital stay
D) Decrease the patient's coping ability
A, B
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The physician has recommended routine exercises for an elderly client to perform on a daily basis. Which of the following is a benefit of exercising for an elderly client?
A) Exercise helps in increasing appetite. B) Exercise helps in synthesizing digestive enzymes. C) Exercise helps reduce hydration needs. D) Exercise helps resolve dysphagia.
The nurse is caring for a geriatric client experiencing diarrhea. When instructing on the body site where water and electrolytes are absorbed, the nurse is most correct to instruct on which location?
A) The small bowel B) The stomach C) The large bowel D) The cecum
With regard to the structure and function of the placenta, the maternity nurse should be aware that:
a. As the placenta widens, it gradually thins to allow easier passage of air and nutrients. b. As one of its early functions, the placenta acts as an endocrine gland. c. The placenta is able to keep out most potentially toxic substances such as cigarette smoke to which the mother is exposed. d. Optimal blood circulation is achieved through the placenta when the woman is lying on her back or standing.
Decisions to delegate nursing tasks and activities are based on __________
a. client needs and stability of client conditions b. complexity of the task and predictability of the outcome c. available resources to meet client needs and assessment abilities of the assistive personnel d. nurse's perceived availability of the nurse and amount of paperwork left to do e. predictability of the outcome of the task or action f. critical thinking skills that focus on task completion and how the lead NAP may redelegate