The perinatal nurse includes the following when explaining the physiology of artificial rupture of membranes to the student nurse: rupture of membranes causes a release of arachidonic acid,
which converts to prostaglandins, substances known to stimulate oxytocin in the pregnant uterus.
A) True
B) False
A
True
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A patient has returned to the unit after PTCA. The nurse monitors the patient for:
A) Hypocalcemia B) Bleeding at insertion site C) Left ventricular hypertrophy D) Congestive heart failure
The nurse is caring for a client with a prescription to discontinue the indwelling urinary catheter that has been in place for 2 weeks. Prior to removing the catheter, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Clamping the catheter for increasing periods to retrain the bladder to hold increasing amounts of urine before emptying 2. Collecting urine to send for a culture and sensitivity 3. Having the client cleanse the urethral meatus with soap and water 4. Preparing a straight catheter for insertion if the client is unable to void after the indwelling catheter is removed
The nurse is asking a client to describe his current health status. Which statement is true regarding health?
a. The absence of disease indicates the client is healthy. b. Health is a global term referring to every aspect of a person's life. c. Health exists independently of culture. d. The health of an individual is defined by the caregiver.
Which level of government is responsible for the regulation of a nurse's license?
a. Federal government b. State government c. Local government d. International coalition