A client at 26 weeks' gestation appears at the clinic for her first prenatal visit and indicates she has been a habitual cocaine user. The nurse understands that this client is at risk for which of the following?
A) Abruptio placenta
B) Thrombophlebitis
C) Placenta previa
D) Gestational diabetes
A
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Which of these body systems regulate acid-base balance within the body?
a. central nervous system and lymphatic system b. heart and lungs c. integumentary system and lungs d. lungs and kidneys
A family member comes to the clinic to talk to the nurse about a client who has had a stroke on the right side of the brain. The family member is concerned because of the deficits the client is exhibiting
The nurse knows that when a client experiences a stroke on the right side of the brain, common deficits include what? Select all that apply. A) Left-sided hemiplegia B) Tendency to distractibility C) Impairment of long-term memory D) Hyperaware of deficits E) Neglect of objects and people on the left side
The nursing manager of a general medical-surgical unit in a large hospital has gathered data reflecting the average length of time that it takes to provide nursing care to broad categories of client groups with typical characteristics
The nursing manager will most likely use the patient classification data he collected to ____. a. Avoid management layoffs b. Change professional nursing roles c. Obtain staffing reimbursement d. Staff his nursing unit appropriately
Which statement by an individual with PTSD best indicates that treatment was effective?
a. "I'm drinking less now that I've faced my problems." b. "I feel like the accident happened to someone else." c. "I sleep for 3 to 4 hours a night without nightmares." d. "My artwork distracts me and eases my anxiety."