The clinic nurse meets with Rebecca, a 30-year-old woman who is experiencing her first pregnancy. Rebecca's quadruple marker screen result is positive at 17 weeks gestation. The nurse explains that Rebecca needs a referral to:
A) A genetics counselor/specialist
B) An obstetrician
C) A gynecologist
D) A social worker
A
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A nurse is providing care for a number of older clients on a restorative care unit of a hospital. Many of the clients have diagnoses or histories of hypertension,
and the nurse is responsible for administering a number of medications relevant to blood pressure control. Which of the following assessments would the nurse be most justified in eliminating during a busy morning on the unit? A) Checking the recent potassium levels of a client receiving an ACE inhibitor B) Measuring the heart rate of a client who takes a ?-adrenergic blocker C) Measuring the pulse of a client taking an ACE inhibitor D) Noting the sodium and potassium levels of a client who is receiving a diuretic
A patient who is being discharged asks the nurse, "Can I take you out for dinner to show my appreciation for all that you have done for me? I really like you." The nurse's best response is which of the following?
a. "Yes, that would be nice. It is really great to be appreciated." b. "No, and please do not ask again. You should have been told that already." c. "Thank you; however, I have to refuse, even though the thought is appreciated." d. "We will have to wait 3 days after you have been discharged to have a relationship."
An appropriate question for the nurse to ask to assess situational support is:
a. "Has anything upsetting occurred in the past few days?" b. "Who can be helpful to you during this time?" c. "How does this problem affect your life?" d. "What led you to seek help at this time?"
What response would be anticipated when a patient who received chlorpromazine (Tho-razine) for 15 years to treat schizophrenia is switched to Seroquel (quetiapine)?
a. Development of pseudoparkinsonism b. Development of dystonic reactions c. Improvement in tardive dyskinesia d. Worsening of anticholinergic symptoms