For a lumbar puncture, the nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?
A)
Lying prone, with the knees drawn up toward the abdomen
B)
Sitting bent over from the waist with legs extended
C)
Supine with knees pulled toward the chest
D)
Lateral with head bent toward the chest and knees flexed onto the abdomen
D
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The nurse is providing care to a pregnant client and her spouse. The client requires an amniocentesis. Which client statement indicates appropriate understanding of the information presented?
A) "The test has to be done before the 14th week of pregnancy." B) "If the test determines our baby has Down syndrome, we will not need to take childbirth classes." C) "It is not unusual for amniocentesis to misdiagnose a problem with the baby." D) "The results of the amniocentesis will take up to 2 weeks."
The nurse is caring for an infant of a diabetic mother. Which potential complications would the nurse consider in planning care for this newborn? Note: Credit will be given if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Tremors 2. Hyperglycemia 3. Hyperbilirubinemia 4. Respiratory distress syndrome 5. Birth trauma
Always apply ____________________ to a rectal thermometer before using it.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A client is started on "statin" therapy for reduction of high cholesterol. When the client asks why blood work is needed routinely to monitor liver function, what should the nurse explain?
1. "The drugs inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the liver and may produce harmful effects." 2. "The drugs have been known to cause hepatitis in some people." 3. "It helps to monitor the response of the drug." 4. "All drugs are metabolized in the liver and it is just a safe practice."