The nurse explains to a client that the major purpose of the postcoital test is to evaluate the
a. tubal patency c. cervical structure
b. adequacy of cervical mucus d. tubal motility
B
Postcoital testing is used to evaluate cervical mucus to determine adequacy of mucus and the ability of the sperm to travel within it. Tubal patency is evaluated using hysterosalpingography, ultrasonography, or laparoscopy. Cervical structure is evaluated through vaginal examination, and tubal motility can be determined by hysterosalpingography.
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The nurse assessing a newborn's umbilical cord stump would document which finding as normal anatomy?
A. One artery, one vein B. One artery, two veins C. Two veins, two arteries D. One vein, two arteries
The older adult who has type 2 diabetes mellitus has a sensory impairment and unstable blood sugars. Which alteration in sensory function does the nurse address in the plan of care for stabilizing the blood sugar?
a. Requires reading glasses at 2.0 strength b. Has difficulty hearing in crowded rooms c. Enjoys spicy food more than bland food d. Awakens with periodic left-foot numbness
A nurse makes a medication error that is not serious and does not cause harm to the patient. As the head nurse, your best action would be to:
a. Call attention to it by posting the critical incidents report at the nursing station. b. Include the mistake on the nurse's per-formance appraisal. c. Apologize to the patient for the error, and indicate that discipline has occurred. d. Educate the nurse on how to provide an apology to the patient.
A 5-year-old child with seasonal allergies has been taking 2.5 mL of cetirizine [Zyrtec] syrup once daily. The parents tell the nurse that the child does not like the syrup, and they do not think that the drug is effective
The nurse will suggest they discuss which drug with their child's healthcare provider? a. Cetirizine [Zyrtec] 5-mg chewable tablet once daily b. Loratadine [Claritin] 10-mg chewable tablet once daily c. Fexofenadine [Allegra] syrup 5 mL twice daily d. Desloratadine [Clarinex] 5-mg rap-id-disintegrating tablet once daily