The perinatal nurse demonstrates for the student nurse the correct technique of postpartum uterine palpation. Support for the lower uterine segment is critical as without it, there is an increased risk of:
A) Uterine edema
B) Uterine inversion
C) Incorrect measurement
D) Intensifying the patient's level of pain
B
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A patient comes to the emergency department with reports of exposure to a toxic chemical spill. The assessment reveals that the patient has inhaled the chemical and had the chemical on his clothing. What actions by the nurse are appropriate?
a. The nurse advises the patient to leave in contact lenses to continue to provide pro-tection to the eyes. b. The nurse will proceed to irrigate the pa-tient's eyes for 5 to 7 minutes with water. c. The nurse will use tongs to handle items taken off by the patient. d. The nurse will place the clothing in a metal receptacle for disposal.
Many months go by between submission of the original manuscript and the publication of a journal article
A) True B) False
The nurse wanted to increase the safety of the family with a small toddler but they were in a rather run-down rental apartment. What might the nurse suggest as an excellent secondary prevention measure in relation to poisoning?
A. Distribute lists of hazardous materials in the home and suggest that these materials be kept in a locked cabinet over the refrigerator. B. Encourage families to minimize the use of household chemicals and pesticides. C. Encourage families to use household chemicals only when proper ventilation is available. D. Print stickers for parents to attach to the phone with the telephone number of the nearest poison control center.
The nurse is providing health teaching to a group of mothers of school-aged children. Which statement by a mother indicates the need for additional instruction?
a. "I will take my child to the audiologist because he doesn't seem to hear me except when I look directly at him." b. "Both of my children have the same eye medication, which is a real bonus, because I only need to buy one bottle." c. "Making my child wear ear plugs when she goes to a rock concert may save her hearing!" d. "I see now why when my child has a cold, he complains about everything tasting blah!"