When assessing a pregnant woman with heart disease throughout the antepartal period, the nurse would be especially alert for signs and symptoms of cardiac decompensation at which time?
A) 16 to 20 weeks' gestation
B) 20 to 24 weeks' gestation
C) 24 to 28 weeks' gestation
D) 28 to 32 weeks' gestation
D
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The nurse is providing care to a client who is diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate for this client who is experiencing hypoxia as a result of the ARDS diagnosis?
A) Fluid imbalance B) Hypertension C) Bradycardia D) Dyspnea
The mother of an adolescent client diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome asks the nurse why the client keeps asking for socks to be removed when the client is not wearing any socks. What should the nurse respond to the mother?
A) Confusion is a part of the disorder, and the client just thinks socks are on the feet. B) There is a change in sensation, and the client feels like socks are being worn. C) Medications are causing the client to feel like socks are being worn. D) Tactile hallucinations are part of the disorder.
The medical-surgical nurse is habitually late and often leaves work for nurses on the other shift to complete. The nurse has been reprimanded for this behavior. Which action is required by the nurse in order to retain employment?
A) The nurse must take responsibility and accept any corrective action. B) The nurse must continue the same behaviors. C) The nurse must have a positive attitude. D) The nurse must trade shifts in order to be on time.
A registered nurse practices in the lay health-care arena
Indicate whether the statement is true or false