D.H. has her episiotomy repaired and the placenta delivered. What are the signs that the
placenta has released from the uterine wall?
What will be an ideal response?
• Firmly contracted uterus.
• The uterus changes shape from a discoid to a globular ovoid shape.
• The cord lengthens.
• There is a sudden release of blood from the vagina.
• Finding of vaginal fullness on vaginal examination or fetal membranes at the introitus.
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A nurse assesses the height and weight measurements on an infant and documents these measurements at the 75th percentile. The nurse notes that the measurements two months ago were at the 25th percentile. How should the nurse interpret these data?
1. The infant is not gaining enough weight. 2. The infant has gained a significant amount of weight. 3. The previous measurements were most likely inaccurate. 4. These measurements most likely are inaccurate.
The nurse is caring for a seriously ill patient whose laboratory results show a serum creatinine level of 3.5 mg/dL and a serum BUN of 35 mg/dL. Which conclusion can the nurse draw from these test results?
a. The patient is severely dehydrated. b. The patient's kidneys have been damaged. c. The patient has a urinary tract infection. d. The patient has developed a renal calculus.
A patient is admitted with a diagnosis of COPD and the health care provider orders BiPAP. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
a. Set the initial BiPAP settings at 4 to 8 cm H2O for inspiration and expiration. b. Draw arterial blood gas (ABG) levels after the first hour. c. Make sure the mask does not have quick-release straps. d. Set the initial BiPAP settings at 4 to 10 cm H2O for inspiration and at 10 to 15 cm H2O for expiration.
The nurse recognizes that the patient is exhibiting signs of ______________ when she notices that he has difficulty holding food and fluid in his mouth and experiences difficulty moving it to his esophagus
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word