The perinatal nurse teaches the student nurse about the physiological changes in pregnancy that most often contribute to the increased incidence of urinary tract infections. These changes include:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the urinary sphincter
B) Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the bladder
C) Inadequate emptying of the bladder
D) Increased incidence of bacteriuria
A, B, C
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a. Allergic reactions b. Low potassium levels c. Elevated blood glucose levels d. Interactions with other medications
Which of the following best describes the risk for violence among females in the United States today?
a. One of top five causes of death from age 1 to 44 years b. One of top 10 causes of death, especially among girls aged 1 to 4 years c. One of the top 10 causes of death, especially among women aged 15 to 24 years d. One of the top 10 causes of death, especially among vulnerable elderly
Which of the following could be an independent variable in an experimental study? (Select all that apply.)
a. Quality of life b. The percentage of moisture in the inspired air the subject breathes c. The researcher's preference for quantitative versus qualitative methodologies d. Wearing a hat with a large brim e. Seizure activity during the experiment
If a client is more confused than yesterday, the best way to document this would be
a. "Client is more confused today than yester-day." b. "Client is sleeping a lot." c. "Client is not able to state where he is, who he is, what time it is, or what place he is in." d. "Client is hard to talk to."