An expectant mother asks a nurse, "Why do I need to learn breathing patterns for use during labor?" The nurse relates to the client that the primary reason for using controlled breathing patterns during labor is to:
A. Promote adequate oxygen to the laboring mother and the baby.
B. Keep the laboring mother distracted.
C. Keep the laboring mother awake.
D. Involve the partner in the birth process.
A
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What can happen when a manager terminates an employee for continuous rule breaking?
A) The unit becomes permanently demoralized. B) The employee should be allowed to stay in the organization until he or she has secured future employment. C) The manager should tell the employee what, if any, references will be supplied to future employers. D) There is little cost in terms of managerial or employee time and little effect on unit morale.
A nurse is weaning a 68-kg male patient who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) from mechanical ventilation. Which patient assessment finding indicates that the weaning protocol should be stopped?
a. The patient's heart rate is 97 beats/min. b. The patient's oxygen saturation is 93%. c. The patient respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min. d. The patient's spontaneous tidal volume is 450 mL.
Parents demonstrate understanding of the nurse's teaching with regard to prevention of irondeficient anemia if they
1. feed their infant with a formula thatis not iron fortified. 2. start iron-fortified infant cereal at 4 to6 months of age. 3. introduce cow's milk at 6 monthsof age. 4. limit vitamin C consumption after1 year of age.
Improper reduction or immobilization of a fractured femur can result in which outcome after cast removal?
a. The muscles around the fracture site are weak. b. The fracture requires 6 to 8 weeks of physical therapy. c. The skin under the cast is dry and flaky. d. The bone is not straight.