A new nurse has just been hired to work at a local hospital. Which actions by the nurse show her understanding of the Patient's Bill of Rights? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allowing the patient access to health records
b. Responding to patient care requests in a timely manner
c. Explaining to another nurse the patient's right to refuse treatment
d. Maintaining the patient's confidentiality
e. Ensuring that the patient is informed about his or her medical condition
ANS: A, C, D, E
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The perinatal nurse describes prelabor or Braxton Hicks contractions to the prenatal class attendants as which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Contributing to cervical effacement and dilation B. Felt in the abdomen or groin C. Intensely painful D. Irregular E. Regular and progressive
A laboring client in the latent phase is experiencing uncoordinated, irregular contractions of low intensity. How should the nurse respond to complaints of constant cramping pain?
a. "You are only 2 cm dilated, so you should rest and save your energy for when the contractions get stronger." b. "You must breathe more slowly and deeply so there is greater oxygen supply for your uterus. That will decrease the pain." c. "Let me take off the monitor belts and help you get into a more comfortable posi-tion." d. "I have notified the doctor that you are having a lot of discomfort. Let me rub your back and see if that helps."
When the client receiving an oxytocin (Pitocin) drip at 16 mU/min develops hypertonic stimulation, FHR 138 bpm with accelerations, and no decelerations, the nurse's best response would be to:
a. stop the drip immediately. b. decrease the dose to 14 mU/min. c. reassess the patient at 5 minute intervals. d. reposition the patient to the left side-lying position.
Which nursing intervention should the nurse use to minimize friction on a bedridden client?
A. Keeping the skin dry B. Repositioning the client every 2 hours C. Using an egg crate pad to distribute the weight more evenly D. Using a lift sheet to move the client up in bed