The primiparous client at 39 weeks' gestation calls the clinic and reports increased bladder pressure but easier breathing and irregular, mild contractions. She also states that she just cleaned the entire house
Which statement should the nurse make? A. "You shouldn't work so much at this point in pregnancy."
B. "What you are describing is not commonly experienced in the last weeks."
C. "Your body may be telling you it is going into labor soon."
D. "If the bladder pressure continues, come in to the clinic tomorrow."
C
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1. WBC: 9000 2. Enlarged spleen 3. Hemoglobin: 15.0% 4. Pulse rate 86 beats per minute
The nurse is collecting data concerning the client's chief complaint. The client reports having attempted to manage the illness using herbs. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most therapeutic?
1. "What herbs have been used to manage your condition?" 2. "Does your healthcare provider know about your herbal remedies?" 3. "Don't you realize your recovery may have been impeded by these herbal preparations?" 4. "When was the last dosage of the herbal remedies taken?"
Substance abuse might be suspected in a patient who has:
1. abnormal liver function tests and a GI bleed. 2. a positive syphilis screen and varicose veins. 3. a fungal infection and a potassium level of 4.2. mEq/L. 4. a decreased albumin level and creatinine level of 1.2 mg/dL.
The physician is usually the first person to recognize signs of fear and concern in the surgical patient.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)