A single 48-year-old woman has not had a regular menstrual period for the past 6 months. She tells the nurse she has been experiencing vaginal spotting for the past several days. What may these symptoms indicate?
a. Miscarriage
b. Endometrial cancer
c. Severe vaginitis
d. Resumption of menses
B
Unexpected vaginal bleeding in menopausal women may be signs of endometrial cancer.
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The nurse would anticipate the use of a 5% dextrose-containing IV solution for which of the following clients?
1. The malnourished client 2. The diabetic client 3. The client who will be n.p.o. for 12-24 hours 4. The client who will be n.p.o. for 5-7 days
The perinatal nurse explains to the breast feeding class attendees that the epithelial lining of the ducts of the breast secrete the various components of breast milk into the lactiferous duct openings on the nipples
A) True B) False
Catecholamines and sympathomimetic medications should be administered with caution because they:
A) can increase cardiac workload and myocardial oxygen demand. B) have an average duration of action of between 24 and 48 hours. C) are associated with paradoxical bradycardia in younger patients. D) have a tendency to cause a significant decrease in cardiac output.
What individuals are at risk for this condition?
What will be an ideal response?