The nurse is assessing several pregnant patients at the antepartum clinic. Which pregnant patient, based on culture and ethnicity, may participate in pica practices?
1) African American patient
2) Amish patient
3) Appalachian patient
4) Arab American patient
ANS: 1
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a. "Take warm baths to promote muscle relaxation." b. "Avoid crowds and people with colds." c. "Relying on a walker will weaken your gait." d. "Take prescribed medications when symptoms occur."
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What will be an ideal response?
For the client experiencing xerostomia, the nurse should:
a. provide frequent lip lubrication with a water-soluble gel. b. increase the client's IV fluids until specific gravity is greater than 1.010. c. instruct the client not to use aspirin. d. provide the client with a soft-bristled toothbrush.
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a. Administer the medication. b. Give another pain drug. c. Question the doctor about the order. d. Verify the dose with the partner.