The nurse is caring for a woman whose membranes ruptured at 30 weeks' gestation. Two weeks later, the client has a fever of 101°F. The nurse recognizes the need for: (Select all that apply.)
A) fetal blood sampling. B) cesarean section. C) IV antibiotics. D) delivery of the fetus.
C
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The nurse is preparing to assess an adult client who presents to the emergency department (ED) after falling down some steps at home. The client complains of left ankle pain and has open abrasions to the left knee and shin
Which should the nurse incorporate into the physical assessment of this client? Select all that apply. 1. Washing hands in the presence of the client. 2. Putting on nonsterile gloves to examine the client. 3. Ensuring that the client has an empty bladder before beginning the physical assessment. 4. Instructing the client to hold all questions and comments until the completion of the assessment so that the nurse can focus on the exam. 5. Assessing only the left lower extremity since this is the injured body part.
The novice nurse working in an inner-city hospital that serves a diverse client population states "I want to learn everything possible about all of the clients." Which response by the seasoned nurse is appropriate?
A) "I will give you a great book that describes all of the critical factors." B) "You should always be nonjudgmental." C) "This will come with time as you get to know clients and then encounter problems." D) "You need to first understand who you are."
This drug is a good choice for the treatment of hypovolemic shock because of its positive inotropic effects, ability to cause peripheral vasoconstriction with less tachycardia, resulting in increased cardiac output and improving hypotension
Which drug would the physician choose? a. Dobutamine c. Neosynephrine b. Dopamine d. Epinephrine
A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The patient states this event is not likely
This counseling demonstrates principles of: a. flooding. b. desensitization. c. relaxation technique. d. cognitive restructuring.