The NICHD definitions are applicable to
A. Antepartum only
B. Antepartum and intrapartum
C. Intrapartum only
Ans: B. Antepartum and intrapartum
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A) increased heart rate and decreased blood pressure. B) decreased heart rate and decreased blood pressure. C) increased heart rate and increased blood pressure. D) decreased heart rate and increased blood pressure.
The nurse is providing postprocedure care for a patient who underwent percutaneous lithotripsy
In this procedure, an ultrasonic probe inserted through a nephrostomy tube into the renal pelvis generates ultrahigh-frequency sound waves to shatter renal calculi. The nurse should instruct the patient to: A) Limit oral fluid intake for 1 to 2 weeks. B) Report the presence of fine, sand-like particles through the nephrostomy tube. C) Notify the physician about cloudy or foul-smelling urine. D) Report bright pink urine within 24 hours after the procedure.
Which statement by the nurse manager demonstrates an assertive approach?
1) "You must assess and document pain status for every patient." 2) "Why haven't you been assessing and documenting pain for every patient?" 3) "Will you please assess and document pain status for every patient?" 4) "Explain why you haven't been assessing and documenting pain for every patient."
A nurse upholds a client's right to make a choice and to act on the choice. Which of the follow-ing best describes the action being taken by the nurse?
a. Affirming b. Supporting c. Informing d. Amplifying