Within 24 hours of delivery, the postpartum patient complains of pain in the pelvic region
Comfort measures and medication fail to eliminate the pain. Her pulse is rapid, and blood pressure, hematocrit, and hemoglobin are low. The fundus is firm and lochia is dark red and flowing in only moderate amounts without pooling. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with the patient?
A) Retained placental fragments
B) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C) Lacerations in the uterus
D) Deep pelvic hematoma
Ans: D
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A) Cleft lip and palate B) Hemophilia C) Heart disease D) Pyloric stenosis
Development of an individual's moral reasoning and associated behaviors was addressed by which theorist?
a. Erikson c. Kohlberg b. Freud d. Piaget
The nurse at an assisted-living facility is planning secondary prevention activities for a group of residents at risk for cardiac problems. Which activities would be appropriate for this level of care? Select all that apply.
1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Demonstration on the use of walkers and canes 3. Explanation on why the use of alcohol should be avoided 4. Discussion with a dietitian for elevated cholesterol levels 5. Discussion with a physical therapist on weight-bearing activities
The nurse-client relationship as described by Hildegard Peplau
a. would not be useful in a short-stay unit. b. allows personal and social growth to occur only for the client. c. facilitates the identification and accomplishment of therapeutic goals. d. focuses on maintaining a personal relationship between the nurse and client.