The nurse examining a client notes a softening of the cervix. Which terminology should be documented to reflect the finding?
A. Ladin's sign.
B. Chadwick sign.
C. Goodell sign.
D. Hegar's sign.
Answer: C
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a. Offer the patient a bedpan every 2 hours while she is awake. b. Increase the voiding interval by 30 to 60 minutes each week. c. Frequently ask the patient if she has the urge to void. d. Increase the frequency between voiding even if urine leakage occurs.
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A) "Chlamydia may be asymptomatic and can lead to infertility if untreated." B) "Chlamydia is easier to treat in the early stages of infection." C) "Chlamydia infection increases the risk of getting all other STIs." D) "Chlamydia only occurs in women."
A client was admitted 2 days ago with early stages of septic shock. Today the nurse notes that the client's systolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and cardiac output are decreasing rapidly. Which intervention does the nurse do first?
a. Insert a Foley catheter to monitor urine output closely. b. Ask the client's family to come to the hospital because death is near. c. Initiate the prescribed dobutamine (Dobu-trex) intravenous drip. d. Obtain blood cultures before administer-ing the next dose of antibiotics.