During a counseling session on natural family planning techniques, the nurse explains that cervical mucus at the time of ovulation should be of what consistency?
1. Egg white appearance and stretchable
2. Opaque and acidic
3. High in leukocytes
4. Lacking in quantity
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Explanation: 1. Cervical mucus at the time of ovulation has an "egg white" appearance and is known as fertile mucus; it is friendly to sperm because it assists passage through the cervix and uterus up into the fallopian tubes.
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What may the nurse question the patient about when performing a cultural assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Differences in values b. Religious practices c. Health practices d. Tolerance practices e. Political values and beliefs
What makes a nursing history different from a medical history?
a. A nursing history focuses on the patient's responses to the health problem. b. The same information is gathered in both; the difference is in who obtains the information. c. A nursing history is gathered using a specific format. d. A medical history collects more in-depth information.
Priority assessments for a patient beginning amitriptyline (Elavil) include
a. nausea, diarrhea, and irritability. b. seizures, agranulocytosis, and insomnia. c. headache, sexual dysfunction, and weight loss. d. history of falls, arrhythmias, and blurred vision.
A client is due for a dose of a transdermal medication. Which of the following steps should be taken by the nurse to properly administer this medication?
1. Apply the patch on a hairy area of skin. 2. Cut or trim the patch to fit in the area selected by the client. 3. Use a patch of a different brand if the client's usual brand of patch is not in stock. 4. Use firm pressure when applying the patch, especially around the edges.