A nurse is reviewing the charts of four patients in the birthing unit. Which patient has an increased risk for an episiotomy?
1. The patient laboring in a lithotomy position
2. The patient with a fetus in an occiput-anterior position
3. The patient with abruptio placentae
4. The patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension
1. The patient laboring in a lithotomy position
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An infant has acute otitis media. Which of the following would be the most important for the nurse to teach the parents?
1. Keep the baby in a flat position during sleep. 2. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) to relieve discomfort. 3. Administer a decongestant. 4. Place the baby to sleep with a pacifier.
To assess the child with severe burns for adequate perfusion, the nurse monitors which area?
a. Distal pulses b. Skin turgor c. Urine output d. Mucous membranes
Osteoarthritis is primarily a noninflammatory condition
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The nursing assistant is not responsible for determining whether abuse has occurred in the home.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)