The nurse should notify the care provider when umbilical cord assessment immediately following delivery reveals:
A) the umbilical cord is clamped one inch from the abdomen.
B) the umbilical cord contains one artery.
C) the umbilical cord appears moist and rubbery.
D) the umbilical cord is pulsating.
B
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When assessing a patient, the nurse notes that the left femoral pulse as diminished, 1+/4+. What should the nurse do next?
a. Document the finding. b. Auscultate the site for a bruit. c. Check for calf pain. d. Check capillary refill in the toes.
A patient brought to the emergency department requires sutures. The prescriber orders a local anesthetic with epinephrine. The nurse understands that epinephrine is ordered to:
a. prevent hypertension induced by the anesthetic. b. allow a reduced dose of the anesthetic. c. reduce anesthetic-induced nausea. d. reduce the pain of an injection.
A child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is interested in playing the drums in the school band. The school nurse should
1. recommend the child take privatelessons and not join the band. 2. encourage the child to join theband. 3. consult with the physician aboutallowing the child to participate in band activities. 4. discourage the child from playing inthe band.
The nurse and the nursing assistant are assisting a postoperative patient to turn in the bed. To assist in minimizing discomfort, which instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?
a. "Close your eyes and think about something pleasant." b. "Hold your breath and count to three." c. "Hold my shoulders with your hands." d. "Place your hand over your incision."