A patient complains late in her second trimester of pregnancy that she is experiencing "terrible" heartburn at night. What should the nurse advise her to do?
A) Stop any exercise
B) Take sodium bicarbonate
C) Seek emergency medical care
D) Put 6-in blocks under the head of her bed
Ans: D
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A. Bilirubin: 5 mg/dL B. Blood glucose: 32 mg/dL C. Hematocrit: 50% D. White blood cell count: 25,000/mm3
Which of the following ranges would be considered normal pulmonary artery systolic pressures?
a. 15 to 30 mm Hg c. 25 to 35 mm Hg b. 4 to 12 mm Hg d. 1 to 11 mm Hg
The school nurse learns that since the death of their youngest son, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been missing work enough to face disciplinary action. The surviving children, aged 8 and 10 years, are having to make their own dinners as best they can
The school nurse notices that the children are wearing dirty clothes and sometimes are inadequately clothed. Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority in this situation? a. Caregiver role strain b. Interrupted family processes c. Compromised resilience d. Dysfunctional family processes
When undertaking a surgical scrub, it is acceptable to allow your hands to drop below the level of your elbow
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.