Which of the following changes in the musculoskeletal system would the nurse mention when teaching a group of pregnant women about the physiologic changes of pregnancy?
A) Ligament tightening
B) Decreased swayback
C) Increased lordosis
D) Joint contraction
C
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An overweight male patient rips off his hospital gown, throws it out the door, and shouts, "I'm not wearing this stupid gown. It is too small, too short, and exposes my backside to the world." The nurse's best approach would be to:
a. remind patient of the need to wear the gown for convenience in care. b. confer with the patient for methods to ac-quire a larger gown. c. replace the torn gown with another. d. inform the charge nurse of the hostile be-havior.
Maternal hypotension is a major adverse reaction to which method of pain relief?
a. Epidural block b. Pudendal block c. Cutaneous stimulation d. Cognitive stimulation
The nurse is preparing to assess the blood pressure of a client with a history of a left breast mastectomy. Which anatomical location should the nurse use to place the blood pressure cuff on?
A. Right thigh. B. Left thigh. C. Left arm. D. Right arm.
The nurse is caring for a school-age child diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Which intervention should be a priority?
a. Apply ice packs to relieve stiffness and pain. b. Administer acetaminophen to reduce inflammation. c. Teach the child and family correct administration of medications. d. Encourage range-of-motion exercises during periods of inflammation.