The nurse interviews a 28-year-old client with a new medical diagnosis of endometriosis. Which of the following questions are most appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Are you having hot flashes?"
B. "Are you experiencing pain during intercourse?"
C. "Is a vaginal discharge present?"
D. "Are you having pain during your period?"
E. "Have you noticed any skin rashes?"
D
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a. 55 mL/hr b. 50 mL/hr c. 90 mL/hr d. 10 mL/hr
Following are suggestions for consulting and collaborating with attorneys. Which are not correct? Select all that apply
a. Look them straight in the eye and try not to worry about costs. b. Be attentive and don't set your own course. c. Retain a specialist and do not notify your carrier of a possible liability until you are sure. d. Weed through the writing and set your own course.
Concerning the process of the induction of labor, nurses should be aware that:
1. ripening the cervix usually results in a decreased success rate of induction. 2. labor can sometimes be induced with balloon catheters or laminaria tents. 3. oxytocin is less expensive than prostaglandins and more effective, but creates greater health risks. 4. amniotomy can be used to make the cervix more favorable to labor.
With administering cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), which has the potential adverse effect of cardiotoxicity, what is the best action by the nurse during treatment?
1. Obtain baseline and periodic ECGs. 2. Stop the drug if abnormal heart sounds are auscultated. 3. Obtain baseline and periodic echocardiograms. 4. Obtain baseline and periodic cardiac enzymes.