The nurse in the prenatal clinic assesses a 26-year-old patient at 13 weeks' gestation. Which presumptive (subjective) signs and symptoms of pregnancy should the nurse anticipate?
1. Hegar's sign and quickening
2. Ballottement and positive pregnancy test
3. Chadwick's sign and uterine souffle
4. Excessive fatigue and urinary frequency
4. Excessive fatigue and urinary frequency
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A patient is administered cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril). Which adverse effect can you expect with this medication?
A) Muscle spasms B) Insomnia C) Drowsiness D) Urinary incontinence
Which of the following questions would the nurse ask the client when assessing for a common condition thought to relate to the degree of stress that occurs with anorexia nervosa?
1. Has your hair been falling out? 2. Do you exercise after eating? 3. Has your menstrual period stopped? 4. Are you purging after you eat?
The nurse is administering an otic preparation as part of treatment for a severe fungal ear infection. Why is pramoxine added to the otic medication?
a. It is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. b. It is an emulsifying drug that works to soften the cerumen. c. It is a local anesthetic that causes temporary relief of pain. d. It works synergistically to enhance the effect of the antifungal drug.
A patient who is recovering from burn injuries is discussing his prognosis with a physician. Which of the following teaching points about expectations for healing should the physician include?
A) "Once your healing is complete, your skin will be just as strong as before your accident." B) "You may find that the scar is a bit smaller than the area of the wound." C) "You'll find that your new tissue is more elastic and fragile than the rest of your skin." D) "The final remodeling phase of healing may last up to 3 months in your case."