The nurse is counseling a 15-year-old who is pregnant for the first time. The nurse is aware that this client is at high risk for
a. incompetent cervix c. spontaneous abortion
b. preterm birth d. placental abnormalities
B
Preterm delivery rates are increased in adolescent pregnancies. There is not a correlation between adolescence and the occurrence of incompetent cervix, incidence of spontaneous abortions, or placental abnormalities.
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a. Bachelor's degree b. Master's degree c. Seminary degree d. Associate degree
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a. Ambien. c. zolpidem tartrate. b. Searle. d. tablets.
The nurse assesses that the patient admitted with multiple sclerosis is demonstrating involuntary rhythmic eye movements. What term will the nurse use in her documentation to describe them?
A) Vertigo B) Tinnitus C) Nystagmus D) Dizziness
You are formulating a plan of care for a patient who is scheduled to have urinary diversion surgery. What would be an appropriate preoperative nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Exhibits reduced anxiety about surgery and expected losses B) Imbalanced nutrition, less than body requirements related to inadequate nutritional intake C) Exhibits adequate nutritional status D) Demonstrates knowledge about the surgical procedure and postoperative course