When teaching a class of primigravidas, the nurse explains that while the mother is pregnant, the physician may order a blood test to identify the maternal level of Rh antibodies. This test is called a(n):
a. indirect Coombs' test.
b. hemolytic test.
c. Rh antibody test.
d. direct Coombs' test.
A
The indirect Coombs' test measures the maternal level of antibodies.
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Which action should the nurse take to assess a 2-year-old child for pinworms?
a. Press clear cellophane tape against the anal opening at night to obtain a specimen. b. Collect a freshly passed stool from a diaper using a wooden specimen blade. c. Place a smear of stool on a slide and add two drops of reagent. d. Prepare the patient for a flat plate (x-ray) of the abdomen.
Which understanding about individuals who attempt suicide will help a nurse plan the care for a suicidal patient? Every suicidal person should be considered:
a. mentally ill. b. intent on dying. c. cognitively impaired. d. experiencing hopelessness.
A patient's son decides to stay at the bedside while his father is confused. When developing the plan of care for this patient, what should the nurse do?
a. Individualize the care plan only according to the patient's needs. b. Request that the son leave at bedtime, so the patient can rest. c. Suggest that a female member of the family stay with the patient. d. Involve the son in the plan of care as much as possible.