The nurse understands that the clinical definition of infertility is failure to conceive after frequent, unprotected sex over what period of time?
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 18 months
d. 24 months
B
A couple who, after 1 year of unprotected sex, has not conceived is considered to be infertile.
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The nurse is obtaining the services of a translator to assist with the assessment of a non-English speaking client. What should the nurse take into consideration when using a translator? (Select all that apply.)
1. Look at the client when talking. 2. Use a family member to reduce the cost. 3. Ask questions in groups to reduce repetition. 4. Have the translator ask the client questions from a printed paper. 5. Arrange the room so the client can see the nurse and translator.
The nurse needs to provide 500 mg of a medication to a client. The medication is in powder form and is to be reconstituted prior to administering
How should the nurse reconstitute the medication to produce the lowest volume to administer to the clients? 1. 1 mL to yield 1000 mg/mL 2. 2 mL to yield 1000 mg/2 mL 3. 3 mL to yield 1000 mg/3 mL 4. 4 mL to yield 1000 mg/4 mL
The wound care nurse prepares to dress the wounds of four patients. Which wound should receive a transparent film dressing?
a. A clean, superficial laceration b. A deep leg ulcer with infection c. A puncture wound with bleeding d. A large laceration over the eyebrow