The nurse clarifies that the type of monitor that will assess the intensity of the contractions is a(n):
a. external monitor.
b. fetal monitor.
c. maternal monitor.
d. internal monitor.
D
Internal monitoring is used to monitor intensity of contractions.
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Your patient has been on magnesium sulfate for 20 hours for treatment of preeclampsia. She just delivered a viable infant girl 30 minutes ago. What uterine findings would you expect to observe/assess in this patient?
a. Absence of uterine bleeding in the postpartum period b. A fundus firm below the level of the umbilicus c. Scant lochia flow d. A boggy uterus with heavy lochia flow
Which of the following is an advantage of cross-training a nursing assistant?
A) Cross-trained nursing assistants can perform all health care skills. B) Cross-trained nursing assistants can only perform specific tasks. C) Cross-trained nursing assistants help reduce patient waiting time. D) Cross-trained nursing assistants can make decisions for patients.
Signs and symptoms of meningitis include
A) diarrhea. B) stiff neck. C) palpitations. D) abdominal pain.