The nurse expects an initial weight loss for the average postpartum client to be which of the following?
1. 5 to 8 pounds
2. 10 to 12 pounds
3. 12 to 15 pounds
4. 15 to 20 pounds
2
Explanation: 2. An initial weight loss of 10 to 12 lbs. occurs as a result of the birth of infant, placenta, and amniotic fluid.
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Which statement by the patient indicates a teaching need regarding safety in the home?
a. "I will put a night light in every room." b. "I will not use an extension cord to plug in multiple items." c. "I will wash my throw rugs in the bathroom regularly." d. "I will keep all cleaning supplies out of reach of children."
The staff development nurse is recruiting seasoned nurses from various nursing departments to train as preceptors. During a recruitment meeting a preceptor explains an advantage to the role as transferring clinical knowledge
The staff development nurse selects nurse preceptors based on their: 1. Ability to transfer knowledge. 2. Ability to assist new nurses in acquiring the knowledge and skills to function effectively. 3. Ability to guide and socialize with other staff in the department. 4. Familiarity with hospital policies and procedures.
A 77-year-old female patient presents with increasing muscle weakness and numbness in both lower legs over the last week. She presents using crutches and with her daughter for walking assistance
Patient had influenza 3 weeks ago and was treated with amantadine. The patient denies recent trauma. Current medications include beta blocker and ACE inhibitor. Denies use of tobacco or alcohol. On physical examination, the patient is alert and oriented x 3, afebrile, pulse 66, resps 16/min, BP 110/70. Neck: no JVD, no thyromegaly, no bruits over carotid arteries. Heart: regular rate and rhythm, no murmurs. Lungs are clear to auscultation. Abdomen is non-tender with no organomegaly. Extremities: Skin is pink, cool to touch, and intact bilaterally. Hand grip strength: 5/5 bilaterally. Biceps DTR +2/4 bilaterally. Left and right quadriceps muscle strength 4/5. Patella reflex: 1/4 bilaterally. Achilles reflex: 1/4 bilaterally. Ankle strength: R + 3/5 and L + 3/5. Sensation to pinprick and cotton ball intact in face and upper extremities and bilaterally equal. Sensation to pinprick and cotton ball decreased in feet bilaterally. Dorsalis pedis pulses +1/4 bilaterally. Negative Homan's and Babinski's sign. The following disorder(s) should be high priority in the differential diagnosis: A. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis B. Guillain-Barré syndrome C. Polymyositis D. Multiple sclerosis
A narcotic agonist analgesic and an opium alkaloid have similar actions and structures but are not identical. Which of the following drugs have the same actions and structures? (Select all that apply.)
1. Lorcet 2. Vicodin 3. Excedrin 4. Oxycodone