Your client asks you how frequent her contractions are coming. You explain the frequency of uterine contractions is determined from the
a. beginning of one contraction to the end of the next
b. beginning of the one contraction to the beginning of the next
c. end of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction
d. peak of one contraction to the peak of the next
B
Frequency of contractions is based on counting from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next.
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A) Elevated serum creatinine B) Hyperkalemia C) Hyperphosphatemia D) Elevated urea and nitrogen
An older client is prescribed gabapentin (Neurontin) for a seizure disorder. When instructing the client on this medication, which common side effects should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
1. Headache 2. Increased thirst 3. Irritability 4. Black, tarry stools 5. Weight gain
Which of the following is true about the validity of a measure?
a. Characteristics of the sample may affect the validity of a tool for use in a particular study. b. Once validity is established, it need not be examined before using the tool in future applications. c. Physiological measures are objective and accurate and do not need to be examined for any type of validity. d. Use of a tool in many studies indicates it is a valid instrument for nursing research.
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a. "This is normal for your child's age. The child is striving for independence." b. "The child needs firmer control. Punish the child for defiance and saying ‘no.'" c. "There may be developmental problems. Most children are toilet trained by age 2." d. "Some undesirable attitudes are developing. A child psychologist can help you develop a remedial plan."