The laboring client is being tended by her mother, older sisters, and aunts. The husband of the client is not at the hospital. The most likely explanation for this, based on an understanding of the client's culture, is:
A. The husband is angry at his wife.
B. The client and her husband are not legally married.
C. This is the indirect communication of this culture.
D. Labor support is to be provided by adult women, not men.
D
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A client who recently learned of being pregnant tells the nurse that she stopped eating meat years ago and started eating fish daily because it is healthier. Which teaching points are appropriate for this client based on her current diet?
Select all that apply. A) Avoid shrimp, salmon, and catfish because these have higher mercury levels. B) Eat up to 12 ounces a week of a variety of fish and shellfish. C) Avoid albacore tuna because it has more mercury than other canned tuna. D) Eat plenty of fish such as swordfish and shark while pregnant. E) Follow a complete vegetarian diet while pregnant as an alternative to eating fish.
A patient in the intensive care unit is surprised to learn that he has an elevated blood glucose level since he has not been diagnosed with diabetes. Which of the following should the nurse explain to this patient?
1. It is the body's way of making sure there is enough energy for brain functioning. 2. Most people are not diagnosed with diabetes until they are admitted to an intensive care unit. 3. When stressed, the body releases more glucose into the blood raising the blood glucose level. 4. Many people have diabetes but are not aware of it.
A statement not shown to be true about pharmacodynamics changes with aging is
A. Decreased sensitivity to oral anticoagulants B. Enhanced sensitivity to central nervous system drugs C. Drug responsiveness can be influenced by patient activity level D. There is a decreased sensitivity to beta blockers
A young woman has been in an automobile crash that resulted in an amputation of her left lower leg. She verbalizes grief and loss. What knowledge by the nurse is used to provide interventions to help the client cope?
A) The client should be grateful to be alive. B) This is a normal, appropriate response. C) This is an abnormal, inappropriate response. D) Tissue healing will help the client adapt.