After spontaneous rupture of membranes, the nurse notices a prolapsed cord. The nurse immediately places the woman in which position?
A) Supine
B) Side-lying
C) Sitting
D) Knee–chest
D
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a. as a stranger c. as a teacher b. as a counselor d. as an expert
A male client, aged 58 years, arrives at the community clinic complaining of cramps in
the calf muscles while exercising and subsides with rest. During the assessment the nurse understands that the client is a heavy smoker and observes hardened, painful areas along the course of blood vessels. The symptoms experienced by the client indicate what disorder? A) Raynaud phenomenon B) Buerger disease C) Varicose veins D) Telangiectasia
A client is found to have a bacterial infection of Escherichia coli. The nurse, recognizing the ef-fects of this bacterium, anticipates that the client will demonstrate:
1. Diarrhea 2. Coughing 3. Cold sores around the mouth 4. Discharge from the eyes
A school nurse suspects that a child who fell at recess has a fractured arm. Which should the nurse consider when applying a splint to transport the child to the hospital?
1. The splint is applied firmly enough to prevent swelling. 2. The arm is fully extended in the splint. 3. The splint is fully padded to prevent skin damage. 4. The joints above and below the suspected fracture are immobilized by the splint.