A young woman has a positive home pregnancy test. The clinic nurse recognizes that a positive home pregnancy test does not confirm a uterine pregnancy, but only confirms the presence of human chorionic gondotropin (hCG)
Two other conditions requiring immediate care, ____________________ and ____________________, could cause a positive preg-nancy test. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hydatidiform mole, ectopic pregnancy
In addition to intrauterine pregnancy, hydatidiform mole and ectopic pregnancy also produce hCG.
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Mrs. Hill, aged 68, was hospitalized after a stroke. The speech therapist recommended that oral feeding be stopped because of her dysplasia
During visiting hours, Mr. Hill fed his wife some noodles. The nurse noticed this and stopped Mr. Hill from feeding his wife, telling him it was the doctor's decision. An hour later, the nurse returned and found Mr. Hill feeding his wife again. The nurse tried to stop him again. Mr. Hill refused and claimed that the clinical staff was trying to starve his wife; he also threatened to get violent with the nurse. The nurse decided to walk away and documented the event in Mrs. Hill's chart. According to Thomas' Four Stages of Con-flict, in which stage could the nurse have been more effective? a. Frustration b. Conceptualizing c. Action d. Outcomes
The nurse observes expected findings after assessing a client's conjunctiva. Which description should the nurse anticipate to document?
A. Clear. B. Red. C. White. D. Pink.
Which type of diuretic would be recommended for a patient who was very sensitive to electrolyte imbalances and needs to self-administer the diuretic?
A. Amiloride B. Mannitol C. Torsemide D. Tolvaptan
Postpolio syndrome is marked by
A. incontinence and confusion. B. weakness and fatigue. C. spasticity and tremor. D. speech and hearing problems.