The transdermal combined contraceptive patch is attached to the skin weekly for 3 weeks and then removed for 7 days. Name one commonly reported side effect
What will be an ideal response?
any one of the following: menstrual irregularities, headache, nausea, application site reactions, breast discomfort
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The nurse uses the two-step palpatory blood pressure measurement to ensure accurate results. The steps are as follows: Place the steps in the appropriate order Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down
1. The blood pressure cuff is inflated until the brachial or radial pulse is occluded 2. The nurse notes the reading, deflates the cuff 3. The nurse waits 30-60 seconds 4. Cuff is inflated 20-30 mmHg higher than number noted
In a group meeting, one of the members always arrives early and places the chairs in a circle so all members can interact. This person is responsible for confirming that the room is available for the monthly meetings
Which person does this describe? 1. Gatekeeper 2. Procedural technician 3. Coordinator 4. Initiator-contributor
After a mass transit disaster many injured patients are expected at the emergency room. The nurse expects victims to have which assessment findings?
a. Dissociative symptoms, numbing, detachment, and derealization b. Auditory hallucinations and other perceptual distortions c. Physical symptoms that mimic neurologic disorders d. Exaggerated mood (either depression or elation)
The nurse is interviewing a patient with a history of high blood pressure and heart problems. Which statement by the patient causes the nurse to suspect the patient may have heart failure?
a. "I noticed a very fine red rash on my chest" b. "I had to take off my wedding ring last week" c. "I've had fever quite frequently" d. "I have pain in my shoulder when 1 cough"