The nurse notes the following findings in a client at 12-weeks' gestation. Which of the findings would enable the nurse to tell the client that she is diagnostically pregnant?
1. Fetal heart rate by Doppler
2. Positive pregnancy test
3. Positive Chadwicks sign
4. Montgomery gland enlargement
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Explanation: 1. A fetal heart rate by Doppler is a diagnostic (positive) change of pregnancy.
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a. It can lower viral load b. It can lighten depression c. It can increase lean body mass d. It can increase appetite
What description of an artery, made by the nurse, is accurate?
A) Connective tubes composed of simple endothelial cells B) Floppy capacitance tubes C) Rigid resistance tubes D) Tubes carrying blood into the heart
An occupational health nurse is screening a group of workers for diabetes. What statement should the nurse interpret as suggestive of diabetes?
A) "I've always been a fan of sweet foods, but lately I'm turned off by them." B) "Lately, I drink and drink and can't seem to quench my thirst." C) "No matter how much sleep I get, it seems to take me hours to wake up." D) "When I went to the washroom the last few days, my urine smelled odd."
The nurse is aware that endocrine disorders are caused by: (Select all that apply.)
a. overproduction of hormone. b. long periods of limited mobility. c. underproduction of hormone. d. severe viral infections. e. effects of certain drugs.