The perinatal nurse knows that the presence of abdominal distension and gas in the postcesarean birth mother is due to _______________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
delayed peristalsis
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A marathon runner comes into the clinic and states "I have not urinated very much in the last few days." The nurse notes a heart rate of 110 beats/min and a blood pressure of 86/58 mm Hg. Which action by the nurse is the priority?
a. Give the client a bottle of water immediately. b. Start an intravenous line for fluids. c. Teach the client to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily. d. Perform an electrocardiogram.
The nurse employed at an extended-care facilities is aware that which of the following conditions are MOST likely to contribute to a decline in functional abilities?
a. influenza and urinary tract infections b. pneumonia and renal stones c. pneumonia and urinary tract infections d. upper respiratory infections and constipation
Which of the following are involved in the implementation step in the nursing process?
A) Selecting nursing interventions B) Documenting the nursing care and client responses C) Documenting the plan of care D) Identifying measurable outcomes
A benign breast condition that includes dilation and inflammation of the collecting ducts is called
a. Ductal ectasia b. Intraductal papilloma c. Chronic cystic disease d. Fibroadenoma