A pregnant client is scheduled to undergo a transabdominal ultrasound, and the nurse provides information to the client about the procedure. What should the nurse tell the client?
A. The procedure takes about 2 hours
B. She will be positioned on her back for the procedure
C. A probe coated with gel will be inserted into the vagina
D. That she may need to drink fluids before the test and may not void until the test has been completed
Ans: D. That she may need to drink fluids before the test and may not void until the test has been completed
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a. The electronic medical record will be the property of the service institution. b. Provider access to the electronic record would not require consumer consent. c. Ownership may be driven by who has control and access to the data. d. Consumers will control and own the record.
When evaluating parents' understanding of atopic dermatitis, which of the following statements would you want to hear them voice?
A) "Atopic dermatitis turns to asthma later in life." B) "Hydrocortisone cream may lead to kidney disease." C) "Flare-ups of lesions are not uncommon following therapy." D) "Atopic dermatitis follows a streptococcal infection."
A home health nurse is visiting a 60-year-old patient. During the initial visit, the patient's husband answers all of the questions. What would the nurse assess based on this behavior?
A) The patient does not want the nurse to visit. B) The husband does not trust his wife to answer questions. C) The patient is not able to answer the questions. D) The husband is the dominant member of the family.
Nurses who strive to be culturally competent should:
a. Respect individuals from different cultures and value diversity. b. Immerse themselves in different cultures. c. Design care for special ethnic groups. d. Give explicit instructions to avoid client decision making.