The nurse is caring for a client in preterm labor at 20 weeks' gestation. The physician says, "Well, I guess we need to start a drip." While waiting for a specific order, the nurse anticipates the administration of:
A) oxytocin (Pitocin). B) terbutaline (Brethine). C) betamethasone (Celestone). D) prostaglandins ().
B
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A client who is going to have a biopsy is demonstrating moderate anxiety, as exemplified by his
inability to grasp information presented by the health care team. The nursing intervention that should be implemented is to a. reassure the client that many treatments are available for a lung neoplasm. b. describe the procedure again in a calm manner and with simple language. c. tell the client that staff are prepared to help him in any way they can. d. explain to the client that he should not keep his feelings to himself.
The nurse is planning nutritional instructions for a pregnant patient who is a Mexican immigrant. On which areas should the nurse focus when preparing teaching for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Add fruits rich in vitamin C. B) Consume potatoes at every meal. C) Increase the intake of dairy products. D) Reduce the cooking time of vegetables. E) Limit the amount of added animal fat in foods.
A patient is being monitored with pulse oximetry. Which of the following does the nurse know will influence the values?
a. Placement of the sensor on the arm b. Patient's diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease c. Reduced amount of light in the room d. Increased temperature of the room
Which question or comment should the nurse initially use that would best gather the most information during a health history assessment?
a. "Let us help you." b. "Did you seek help when it first started?" c. "Tell me about the problems you are hav-ing." d. "Do you have a family history of this problem?"