The nurse is concerned that a patient in labor is developing abruptio placentae. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
A) Sharp fundal pain and discomfort between contractions
B) Painless vaginal bleeding and a fall in blood pressure
C) Pain in a lower quadrant and increased pulse rate
D) An increased blood pressure and oliguria
Ans: A
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A newly married couple is seeking genetic counseling because they are both carriers of the sickle cell trait. How can the nurse best explain the children's risk of inheriting this disease?
a. Every fourth child will have the disease; two others will be carriers. b. All of their children will be carriers, just as they are. c. Each child has a one in four chance of having the disease and a two in four chance of being a carrier. d. The risk levels of their children cannot be determined by this information.
A physician orders a urethral smear for a 20-year-old student at the health clinic. The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to:
1. screen for HIV infection. 2. detect sexually transmitted infections. 3. verify fertility through a sperm count. 4. eliminate concerns of prostate problems.
The key to organizational success for health care facilities is:
a. hiring younger, more energetic nurses. b. offering incentives such as sign-on bonuses. c. hiring highly qualified advanced practice nurses. d. retaining professional nurses.
Which of the following would lead to an increase in cardiac output?
1. Reduced cardiac contractility 2. Hypovolemia 3. Peripheral vascular resistance 4. Increase in preload