When teaching a pregnant woman with class II heart disease, the nurse should:
a. advise her to gain at least 30 pounds.
b. explain the importance of a diet high in calcium.
c. instruct her to avoid strenuous activity.
d. inform her of the need to limit fluid intake.
C
Activity may need to be limited so that cardiac demand does not exceed cardiac capacity.
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a. prolactin. b. colostrum. c. false milk. d. whey.
The American Cancer Society recommends a clinical breast examination by a health care professional for women between the ages of 20 and 39 years every ________ years
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When describing the different classes of diuretics, the nursing instructor would include which of the following as sulfonamides, with nonbacteriostatic action, that inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase? Select all that apply
A) Furosemide B) Acetazolamide C) Hydrochlorothiazide D) Methazolamide E) Torsemide
A nurse is discussing the differences between OxyContin OC and OxyContin OP with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "OxyContin OC cannot be drawn into a syringe for injection." b. "OxyContin OP has greater solubility in water and alcohol." c. "OxyContin OP is not easily crushed into a powder." d. "Patients using OxyContin OP are less likely to overdose."