When conducting an assessment on a new client, the nurse asks if the client uses any supplements. The nurse is aware that taking supplements is a common choice that Americans make
What is the approximate percentage of American adults who take vitamin supplements based on their beliefs about health? A) 30% B) 40% C) 50% D) 60%
C
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An estimated 54% of American adults use dietary supplements, primarily in the form of multivitamins with or without minerals.
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Immediately before starting an IV infusion of oxytocin (Pitocin), the nurse assesses which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Client's blood pressure B) Fetal heart rate C) Client's blood glucose D) Client's temperature E) Client's respiratory rate
The nurse assisting with a pelvic exam documents a positive Chadwick's sign when which of the following is/are noted?
A) softening of the cervix B) fetal heart tones C) softening of the lower uterine segment D) bluish-purple discoloration of the cervix and vagina
A newborn is lethargic and feeding poorly and has vomiting and diarrhea. Infection is suspected, but the infant's temperature is normal. What is the best explanation for this?
a. The newborn may have a food allergy. b. The newborn may have hypothermia due to lack of subcutaneous fat. c. Because of immature thermoregulation, newborns may have no fever with infections. d. The newborn's temperature is typically low, so a "normal" reading may reflect an elevation.
Immediately after the operation, the patient is usually transferred to
A. the recovery room. B. the emergency room. C. his own room. D. the coronary care unit.