The clinic nurse reviews the complete blood count results for a 30-year-old woman who is now 33 weeks gestation. Tamara's hemoglobin value is 11.2 g/dL and her hematocrit is 38%. The clinic nurse interprets these findings as:
A) Normal adult values
B) Normal pregnancy values for the third trimester
C) Increased adult values
D) Increased values for 33 weeks gestation
B
Normal pregnancy values for the third trimester
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The nurse coaches the primigravida not to bear down until the cervix is completely dilated. What may premature bearing down cause?
a. Increased use of oxygen b. Cervical laceration c. Uterine rupture d. Compression of the cord
A 44-year-old woman will undergo a bilateral mastectomy later today and the nurse in surgical admitting has begun the process of patient education. What positive outcome of providing the patient with information should the nurse expect?
A) Increased concentration B) Decreased depression levels C) Sharing of personal details D) Building interdependent relationships
The client newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes tells the nurse that since he has increased his intake of fiber, he is having loose stools, flatulence, and abdominal cramping. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Decrease your intake of water and other fluids." B. "Decrease your intake of fiber now and gradually add high-fiber foods back into your diet." C. "You must have allergies to high-fiber foods and will need to avoid them in the future." D. "Taking an antacid 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals should reduce the intensity of your bowel problems."
Mr. Broski is terminally ill. He has many religious objects in his room for comfort at this time. What should the nursing assistant do about them?
A. Explain that the objects are taking up too much room, and send them to the patient's home. B. Place most of them in the closet or on the floor, to keep the bedside clear. C. Remove all but one or two and keep those close to the patient. D. Treat each object with respect and keep them near the patient.