An increase in urinary frequency and leg cramps after the 36th week of pregnancy most likely indicates that which of the following has occurred?
a. Onset of Braxton-Hicks contractions
b. Lightening
c. Breech presentation
d. Urinary tract infection
B
As the fetus descends toward the pelvic inlet near the end of pregnancy, increased pelvic pressure occurs, resulting in greater urinary frequency and more leg cramps.
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In caring for the preterm infant, what complication is thought to be a result of high arterial blood oxygen level?
a. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) b. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) c. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) d. Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH)
When discussing the change behaviors of your client, your colleague states that your client has obviously entered the maintenance stage. Which change model is your colleague referring to?
1. Health Belief Model 2. Theory of Reasoned Action 3. Health Promotion Model 4. Transtheoretical Model for Behavioral Change
The nurse is planning a community education program on osteoporosis prevention. Which of the following topics should be included in this program? Select all that apply
1. Lifetime adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D 2. Avoidance of cigarette smoking 3. Limiting alcohol intake 4. Higher incidence in both men and women who are obese 5. Lack of hereditary link
A holistic nurse would be a nurse who
a. Recommends a vegan diet for all patients. b. Recognizes the mind-body-spirit connection. c. Provides spiritual literature to patients. d. Knows about resources for fresh herbs.