What is the role of calcium supplements when patients take bisphosphonates?
1. They must be restricted to allow the medication to work.
2. They must be taken in sufficient amounts to provide foundational elements for bone growth.
3. They must be taken at the same time as the bisphosphonates.
4. They only work with bisphosphonates if daily intake is restricted.
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A client has arrived at the labor and delivery suite for a scheduled induction of labor. Which of the following nursing interventions should the nurse implement before starting the oxytocin infusion?
A) Continuous monitoring of the fetal heart rate B) Assessing for uterine contractions C) Assessing mean arterial pressure D) Documenting uterine activity
A nursing instructor is describing the various childbirth methods. Which of the following would the instructor include as part of the Lamaze method?
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A client is to receive three treatments of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) per week for 3 weeks. After the third treatment, the client is forgetful and confused
When the client's husband arrives to take her home, the nurse discusses his wife's condition with him. Which of the following statements is most appropriate? A) "Some confusion after ECT is normal. She will regain her memory in a few hours." B) "Confusion after ECT is not expected. Though it will resolve, she probably will not be a candidate for ECT in the future." C) "Some people experience mild confusion after ECT. Generally it clears in a few days, though it may take longer." D) "Some confusion after ECT is normal. Withhold her medications for today and call tomorrow to let us know how she's doing."