During the assessment of a postpartum client 24 hours after delivery, the nurse palpates the firm uterine fundus in the midline, at the level of the umbilicus. The nurse's first action should be to:
A) encourage the woman to void. B) press the call bell and summon help. C) let the client know that this is normal recovery. D) massage the fundus.
C
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A patient is known to have a history of alcohol abuse. In prescribing drug therapy for this patient, the health care provider must consider that the substance to which the patient may be tolerant owing to his alcohol use is:
a. Cocaine b. Caffeine c. Benzodiazepines d. Amphetamines
Mr. Marks is a 66-year-old patient who presents for a physical examination to the clinic. Which question has the most potential for exploring a patient's cultural beliefs related to a health prob-lem?
a. "How often do you have medical exami-nations?" b. "What is your age, race, and educational level?" c. "What types of symptoms have you been having?" d. "Why do you think you are having these symptoms?"
An older adult patient had gastric surgery due
to a gastrointestinal bleed 3 days ago, and he has been stable since the surgery. This evening, his daughter tells the nurse, "He seems to be more confused this afternoon. He's never been like this. What could be the problem?" The nurse reviews the patient's medication record and suspects that which drug could be the cause of the patient's confusion? a. Cimetidine (Tagamet) b. Pantoprazole (Protonix) c. Clarithromycin (Biaxin) d. Sucralfate (Carafate)
The client is receiving clozaril (Clozapine) for the treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of this medication when the client makes which statement?
1. "I think I am ready for discharge, as I feel better.". 2. "I am not hearing the voices anymore.". 3. "I will start going to group therapy.". 4. "I promise not to skip breakfast anymore.".