When assessing a client in labor, the nurse observes that the FHR gradually falls from 150 bpm to 132 bpm during the contraction and returns to baseline at the end of the contraction
The nurse interprets this finding as associated with which of the following?
A) Umbilical cord compression
B) Fetal head compression
C) Acute fetal hypoxia
D) Poor placental circulation
B
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Which of the following best describes the recent trends in homelessness?
a. The number of homeless individuals in school is decreasing. b. The number of homeless individuals is increasing. c. The number of people in homeless families is increasing. d. The number of people in homeless families is decreasing.
The nurse is reviewing health promotion activities with a client. Health promotion refers to:
a. any activity that prevents illness. b. an individual's lifestyle and behaviors. c. any activity that promotes the quality of health. d. assuring that people get regular physical checkups.
The hormone responsible for the let-down reflex is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
For a 40-year-old client who wants to be more active the first 24 hours after an MI, the nurse could safely suggest that the client
a. ambulate in the hall with supervision. b. perform gentle isometric exercises. c. take a bath in the shower. d. use the bedside commode for bowel movements.