Positive nitrogen balance would occur in which condition?
A. Infection
B. Starvation
C. Pregnancy
D. Burn injury
Ans: C. Pregnancy
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a. Previous twins b. Inherited disorder c. Previous preterm birth d. Cytomegalovirus infection e. Previous stillbirth or neonatal death
When asked about an armband that a pregnant client is wearing, the client tells the nurse that it helps reduce morning sickness. The nurse realizes this client is utilizing which form of alternative medicine?
1. Acupressure 2. Acupuncture 3. Reiki 4. Guided imager
Several terms are used to designate areas and directions of the body. These terms assist the student nurse to specify the location of an organ or system. They help healthcare professionals to communicate with each other
A body plan is an imaginary flat surface that divides the body into sections. The primary care provider tells the nurse to document the transverse plane of the body of the client. How does the transverse plane divide the human body? A) The vertical plane passes through the body longitudinally from head to toe, dividing it into front and back parts. B) The vertical plane passes through the body lengthwise and divides the body into right or left sides. C) The plane passes through the midline from top to bottom, dividing the body into equal right and left halves. D) The horizontal plane passes through the body, dividing it into upper and lower parts.
A new nurse is noted to spend most of her time in the office, the medication room, or the utility room, busying herself with doing "things." She is seldom found interacting with clients. How can the nurse mentor best help the new nurse?
1. Ask, "Do clients frighten you so much that you are hiding?" 2. Advise the new nurse to briefly approach each client on the unit. 3. State the expectation that the nurse will interact with two clients for a minimum of 15 minutes each, during the morning. 4. Advise the new nurse to employ autodiagnosis by asking, "What is wrong with me that I am not more effective in my interactions with clients?"