The nurse is explaining fetus viability to a client considering terminating her pregnancy. The nurse explains that a fetus is usually considered viable and can survive with medical interventions at how many weeks' gestation?
a. 16 c. 24
b. 18 d. 28
C
A fetus is usually considered viable at 24 weeks' gestation but can survive with medical interventions at 20 to 24 weeks' gestation.
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MC Application of heat for short intervals produces which of the following effects?
A. Generalized vasodilation. B. Enhanced inflammatory response. C. Decrease in leukocyte mobility. D. Local vasoconstriction.
While developing the plan of care for a new patient on the unit, the nurse must identify expected outcomes that are appropriate for the new patient. What is a resource for identifying these appropriate outcomes?
A) Community Specific Outcomes Classification (CSO) B) Nursing-Sensitive Outcomes Classification (NOC) C) State Specific Nursing Outcomes Classification (SSNOC) D) Department of Health and Human Resources Outcomes Classification (HHROC)
The nursing instructor is discussing reproductive health with the junior nursing class. Today the instructor is talking about a sexual assessment. What are the components of a sexual assessment? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Physical examination findings B) Laboratory results C) Health history D) How many times a month the patient has sexual intercourse E) Names of sexual partners
How can a nurse most effectively promote social contact and interaction in the long-term care facility?
a. Make a telephone available for family contact. b. Post a list of activities on the bulletin board. c. Tell the patient about social rooms in the facility. d. Accompany the patient to a craft activity.