Early recognition of preterm labor is essential to successfully implement interventions. The
diagnosis of preterm labor is based on what three major diagnostic criteria?
What will be an ideal response?
1., Gestational age of 20 to 37 weeks
2, Presence of uterine activity (contractions)
3, Presence of progressive cervical change (e.g., cervical effacement of 80% or cervical dilation of
2 cm or greater)
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A patient has been prescribed ranitidine. Which of the following statements would indicate that the patient correctly understands the action of this medication?
A) "The medication inhibits acid secretions." B) "The medication is an antibiotic." C) "The medication is an analgesic." D) "The medication will repair my ulcer."
While caring for a patient who has been admitted with a pulmonary embolism, the nurse notes a change in the patient's oxygen saturation (SpO2) from 94% to 88%. Which action should the nurse take next?
a. Increase the oxygen flow rate. b. Suction the patient's oropharynx. c. Instruct the patient to cough and deep breathe. d. Help the patient to sit in a more upright position.
When providing care to patients at risk for ARDS, nurses use evidence-based practice whenever they
a. suction a patient at high risk for develop-ing ARDS every 2 hours. b. suction a patient at high risk for develop-ing ARDS whenever crackles are auscul-tated. c. turn a patient at risk for developing ARDS every 2 hours. d. turn a patient at risk for developing ARDS every 5 minutes.
Which vessel is the nurse assessing if the major artery of the neck is being examined?
A) Carotid B) Jugular C) Temporal D) Radial