The clinic nurse teaches the new nurse about pregnancy-induced blood clotting changes. The nurse explains that a pregnant woman is at risk for venous thrombosis due to:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Increased fibrinogen volume
B) Increased blood factor V
C) Increased blood factor X
D) Venous stasis
A, C, D
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As part of the general physical assessment of a patient with cardiac disease, the nurse assesses central and peripheral pulses. What is the most accurate statement about pulse assessment?
A) All pulses should be assessed bilaterally at the same time. B) A pulse that is weak and thready would be scaled +4. C) Pulsus alternans varies in intensity with every other beat. D) Absence of posterior tibial pulses is a normal variant.
When a client displaying acute mania is admitted to a psychiatric unit, what initial nursing
intervention should be planned? a. Allowing the client to act out feelings because a safe environment can be provided b. Providing verbal instructions to the client to try to remain calm c. Being accessible to set limits on client behavior as necessary d. Restraining the client to reduce hyperactivity and aggression
What type of individual therapy is nondirective and focuses on helping the client to clarify his or her own feelings?
A) Behavioral B) Cognitive therapy C) Group D) Humanistic
The client with a history of explosive outbursts becomes angry and states, "I am really getting angry." The nurse sees this as:
A) Controlling B) Manipulation C) Progress D) Regression