Which is a clinical manifestation that is often assessed for a pregnant patient who is diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH)?
1) Diarrhea
2) Headache
3) Glucosuria
4) Positive glucose tolerance test
ANS: 2
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The nurse is caring for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The nurse should realize that the prognosis for this patient is:
1. poor; the disease rapidly progresses and is fatal. 2. good; the disease will progress over many years but the quality of life will be good. 3. good; the disease progresses rapidly but can be halted by drug therapy. 4. excellent; the disease will progress slowly and can be controlled by medication.
A CT scan reveals that a patient has an open basilar skull fracture. Which major complication should the nurse observe for in this patient?
a. Hematoma formation b. Meningeal infection c. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) d. Cognitive deficits
The nurse is engaged in a conversation with a patient. Which statement should the nurse avoid because it represents nontherapeutic communication?
1. "Why do you think you will never get well?" 2. "How do you feel about being discharged today?" 3. "What are your concerns about your living situation?" 4. "What happened when you quit taking your medications?"