Which of the following physiological changes causes the pigmentation of chloasma during pregnancy?
A) Increased estrogen levels
B) Increased hemoglobin production
C) Decreased testosterone production
D) Fluid retention
A
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The nurse is preparing to administer methenamine (Hiprex) to a patient who has pyelonephritis. Which action will the nurse perform?
a. Increase fluid intake to 2000 mL per day. b. Monitor the patient's urine for dark brown color. c. Order alkaline foods 3 times daily. d. Request an order for a sulfonamide antibiotic.
A newborn has had a repair of a trancheoesophageal fistula one hour ago. When the newborn is taken to the neonatal intensive care unit, the nurse should:
1. Monitor the oxygen saturations of the newborn. 2. Assess for respiratory distress. 3. Provide oral suctioning as needed. 4. All of the above should be done for the newborn.
Using a cognitive approach, a nurse would choose which intervention for assisting clients to manage their anger without the use of violence?
A. Assist the client to identify thoughts that trigger anger and substitute reality-based thinking. B. Provide consequences, such as removal from group therapy, in response to angry outbursts. C. Administer antipsychotic medications and use limit-setting such as a room restriction. D. Administer anti-anxiety medication and encourage participation in a group on medication actions.
The nursing assistant contributes to the nursing process by
A. performing assessments. B. initiating the patient's care plan. C. observing and reporting changes. D. developing a nursing diagnosis.