Seizures are also known as
a. hemorrhaging. c. cardiac arrest.
b. convulsions. d. shock.
b
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A nurse is assessing a patient for Chadwick's sign. In order to do this correctly, what action does the nurse take?
A. Assesses the color of the patient's vaginal mucosa and cervix. B. Feels the patient's abdomen for passive fetal movement. C. Obtains a urine specimen for a pregnancy test. D. Palpates the patient's abdomen for uterine asymmetry.
An IV of 1000 mL NS is to infuse over eight hours. The drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. Calculate the flow rate in gtt/min
1. 13 gtt/min 2. 21 gtt/min 3. 75 gtt/min 4. 23 gtt/min
Which of the following statements is true of amylin?
A. It increases output from the liver (glycogenolysis) stimulated by glucagon. B. Unlike type1 DM, amylin is deficient to absent consistent with insulin availability in type 2 DM. C. It accelerates gastric emptying and fuels glucagon secretion. D. It is the hormone co-secreted by the pancreas beta cells with insulin.
The nurse is explaining the importance of fetal activity assessment to a pregnant client. What should the nurse do to best reinforce the significance of fetal kick monitoring?
1. Perform daily phone calls to the client at work or home. 2. Ask the client to remember to count the fetal movements. 3. Explain the reason for counting fetal movement to the client. 4. Review the client's written record of fetal movement at each visit.