Four minutes after the birth of a client's baby, there is a sudden gush of blood from the client's vagina and about eight inches of umbilical cord slides out of her vagina. What action should the nurse take first?
A. Place the bed in Trendelenberg position.
B. Watch for the emergence of the placenta.
C. Prepare for the delivery of an undiagnosed twin.
D. Roll her onto her left side.
B
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The nurse is documenting the following information that has been collected during the health history. Rank the following information in the order that it should be documented
Select the correct choice from the list. Response 1. Diagnosed with renal insufficiency in 1997. Response 2. Malignant melanoma (stage I) removed from one site in 1992. Response 3. Coronary artery bypass graft in July 2005. Response 4. Diagnosed with hypertension in 2000.
Referring to a patient as Hispanic or Mexican can contribute to:
a. stereotypes. b. cultural competency. c. spiritual competency. d. diversity.
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the community health nurse to do first when planning an initial home visit to a family?
A) Obtain the basic supplies that will be needed B) Gather appropriate educational materials C) Contact the family via telephone D) Review the referral information
Activity that uses large muscle groups in a repetitive, rhythmic fashion over an extended period to improve the efficiency of the oxidative energy producing system and improve cardiorespiratory endurance is known as:
a. aerobic activity. b. anaerobic activity. c. flexibility. d. muscular fitness.