During the prenatal class, the perinatal nurse describes factors that may initiate the process of labor
One of these factors is the production of _______, which are found in the uterine _______ and are released from the _______at term as it softens and dilates.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
prostaglandins; decidua or lining; cervix
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a. Dilated pupils d. Clear sensorium b. Pinpoint pupils e. Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes c. Dulled sensorium f. Hypoactive deep tendon reflexes
A nurse learns at report that a newly admitted client experiencing mania is demonstrating grandiose delusions. The nurse should recognize that which client statement would provide supportive evidence of this symptom?
A. "I can't stop my sexual urges. They have led me to numerous affairs." B. "I'm the world's most perceptive attorney." C. "My wife is distraught about my overspending." D. "The FBI is out to get me."
The nurse assesses a patient who experienced anaphylaxis from an insect sting. Which drug is best suited for treating this condition?
1. Ephedrine 2. Diphenhydramine 3. Dopamine 4. Epinephrine
What infection is contracted mostly by first-time mothers who are breastfeeding?
a. Endometritis c. Mastitis b. Wound infections d. Urinary tract infections