A nurse is auscultating the heart rate of a fetus in a cephalic presentation. Where should the nurse place her stethoscope so that she hears the heart rate most clearly?
1. The lower quadrant of the maternal abdomen
2. Level of the maternal umbilicus
3. The upper quadrant of the maternal abdomen
4. Above the apex of the fetal heart
1. The lower quadrant of the maternal abdomen
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a. Change in appetite b. Rituals for sleeping c. Number of daytime naps d. Headaches in the morning e. Irritability during the day f. Awakening during the night
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Oval-shaped gelatin shells containing medication in powder or granule form are
A. caplets. B. gelcaps. C. tablets. D. capsules.
The nurse, critiquing a quantitative research study, is particularly interested in information obtained in stage 3 of the critique. This information would most likely include:
1. How the findings of the study advance nursing knowledge. 2. The major strengths of the study. 3. Whether the study can be replicated. 4. How ethical issues were handled.