The fetus of a woman in labor is determined to be in persistent occipitoposterior position. Which of the following would the nurse identify as the priority intervention?
A) Position changes C) Immediate cesarean birth
B) Pain relief measures D) Oxytocin administration
B
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The nurse is assessing the elderly client's respiratory system. Upon auscultation, rales are detected bilaterally in both lower lobes. Scattered rales are heard in the upper lung fields. These adventitious sounds do not clear with a cough
The nurse percusses the client's lung fields and determines the presence of dull sounds. The nurse would correctly suspect which of the following? 1. Emphysema 2. Pulmonary edema 3. End-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 4. Pulmonary fibrosis
After taking penicillamine for 4 weeks, a patient has not noticed any improvement. She should be told that:
1. therapeutic effects may not be seen for several more weeks. 2. she may not be taking a high enough dosage. 3. she should be switched to another drug. 4. she should take other antiarthritis medications at the same time to help in control-ling the symptoms.
A client is in chronic renal failure. Based on this diagnosis, what would the nurse anticipate the client might require regarding medications?
1. Higher dosages of medications than would a client with normally functioning kidneys 2. The same medication dosage as would a client with normally functioning kidneys 3. A significant dosage reduction in most medications 4. A kidney transplant
When caring for a child who has a history of seizures, which nursing interventions would be appropriate? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pad the crib or side rails before a seizure B) Position the child on the side during a seizure C) Place a washcloth in the mouth to prevent injury during seizure D) Go for help as soon as a seizure begins E) Apply oxygen during a seizure F) Teach the caregivers about seizure precautions