The MMR vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women because:
1. Pregnant women do not build adequate immunity to the vaccine.
2. There is a risk of the pregnant women developing measles encephalopathy.
3. There is a risk of the fetus developing congenital rubella syndrome.
4. Pregnant women can receive the MMR vaccine.
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In the ethical decision-making process, after the identification of alternative options has been established,
a. an outcome for each action must be predicted. b. the team must determine which options to present to the patient or family. c. the choice of one option compromises the option not chosen. d. "no action" is not an option in this step of the decision-making process.
When caring for a male client scheduled for a prostatectomy due to cancer, which data would the nurse expect for a client with this condition data?
Select all that apply. 1. Enlargement of the scrotal sac. 2. Pyuria. 3. Increase in prostatic specific antigen (PSA). 4. Dribbling of urine. 5. Difficulty in initiating urine stream.
Which action by a nurse shows positive regard?
a. Making rounds according to the daily assignment. b. Administering daily medication as prescribed. c. Examining own feelings about a patient. d. Staying with a patient who is crying.
The nurse has written goals to guide a client's care. Which goal is most correctly stated?
a. The client will take his medications as ordered. b. The client will be continent of urine for 24 hours within the next 2 weeks. c. The client states he feels better. d. The client understands his illness.