On examination of the prenatal client, the nurse is aware that she will assess for a bluish pigmentation of the vagina. What is this objective (probable) sign of pregnancy also known as?
1. Hegar sign
2. Chadwick sign
3. Nightingale sign
4. Goodell sign
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Explanation: 2. The blue-purple discoloration of the cervix is Chadwick sign.
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A 40-year-old man has been separated from his father since birth. Recently his father called him to inform him he is dying of Huntington's disease. What is an essential psychosocial component of care for this patient?
A) Assist the patient in determining signs of neuromuscular weakness B) Instruct the family on the potential side effects of medications C) Evaluate the effect of anti-anxiety medications on patient's mood D) Provide genetic counseling, evaluation, and testing for the disease
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
During a home visit, the nurse learns that a patient with chronic heart failure is planning to quit cardiac rehabilitation because of the fear of dying while on the treadmill. Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "I don't blame you for feeling frustrated, I hate to exercise too." b. "People don't die on the treadmill; it's to make your heart stronger." c. "It sounds like you want to give up. I'll call the doctor and have you transferred to the hospice program." d. "You sound upset. Did you know research shows that cardiac rehab programs give people better medical outcomes and a higher quality of life?"
A patient has developed diarrhea as a result of carcinoid tumors. Which medication will be ordered to treat the diarrhea?
A) Gonadorelin hydrochloride (Factrel) B) Octreotide (Sandostatin) C) Nafarelin (Synarel) D) Gonadorelin acetate (Lutrepulse)