A woman in her third trimester complains of shortness of breath on occasion, without other symptoms. She has a normal examination. The most likely cause of this symptom is:
A) Hormonal
B) Asthma
C) Pulmonary embolus
D) Infection
A) Hormonal
While these other etiologies must be considered in any dyspneic pregnant woman, the lack of other symptoms and findings makes it more likely that this is a hormonal effect of progesterone. Expect a normal respiratory rate and respiratory alkalosis.
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Holiday time is considered to be:
a. productive time c. direct care b. nonproductive time d. indirect care
The nurse, who has been calling postpartum clients, learns that one client reports having no appetite and wants to sleep all day. What does this information suggest to the nurse?
A) The client is feeling blue, which is normal. B) The client's sleep-wake cycle is disrupted. C) The client may be experiencing postpartum depression. D) The client is developing postpartum psychosis.
The ____________________ registered nurse is responsible for preventing positioning injuries to the patient
Fill in the blank with correct word.