A woman is experiencing preterm labor. The client asks why she is on betamethasone (Celestone). The best response by the nurse would be, "This medication:
A. Will halt the labor process, until the baby is more mature."
B. Will relax the smooth muscles in the infant's lungs so the baby can breathe."
C. Is effective in stimulating lung development in the preterm infant."
D. Is an antibiotic that will treat your urinary tract infection, which caused preterm labor."
C
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A research nurse meets with the nurse manager to discuss plans for the development of evidence-based practice (EBP) guidelines using the Reavy and Tavernier model. Which statement should the nurse include in the discussion?
a. "Our efforts should focus on forming a team to develop an EBP initiative." b. "I will assist staff nurses with literature reviews and the synthesis of evidence." c. "You should identify barriers to evidence-based implementation." d. "I will develop a PICOT question and share it with the staff nurses."
The caregiver of a patient with Parkinson's disease is concerned with the patient's recent weight loss. What suggestion by the home health nurse will be most helpful to the caregiver in enhancing the patient's nutrition?
a. Provide six mini-meals throughout the day. b. Be sure to include milk and cheese daily in the diet. c. Limit the fluid intake in order to increase the appetite. d. Prepare larger meals of fibrous foods.
A nurse teaches an older adult man to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME)? Which of the following should be included in a nurse's instructions?
A) Interrupt the flow of urine several times each time you urinate. B) Identify the correct muscle by making the base of your penis move up and down. C) Contract your legs and buttocks while contracting the pubococcygeal muscle. D) Perform the exercise while standing over the toilet.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) says:
1. A person's insurance can remain the same even if jobs have changed. 2. Staff must account for all work done. 3. Client confidentiality is strictly adhered to by staff. 4. This is in effect for those with health insurance.