A priority teaching point when the nurse teaches a pregnant woman about fetal lung development is:
A) by 20 weeks' gestation, the fetal lungs contain the same number of
alveoli as an adult. B) survival chances are low before 24 weeks because of inadequate surfactant production. C) fetal lungs are filled with amniotic fluid so that the lungs will inflate after birth. D) gas exchange in the lungs begins at about 35 weeks' gestation.
B
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A mentor is explaining the causes of role stress to a newly hired nurse. What statement best explains why this occurs? "Role stress often occurs
a. as nurses rotate shifts and work strict days and hours." b. because of the multiple roles we have to assume." c. from not being able to provide care as we see fit." d. when there is too little time to get our work done."
Before administering methylergonovine (Methergine), the nurse checks the:
a. color of the lochia. b. blood pressure. c. location of the fundus. d. last administration of analgesics.
A client asks about the difference between the New York Heart Association (NYHA) and American Heart Association/American College of Cardiologists (AHA/ACC) heart failure classification models
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "The NYHA classifications omit asymptomatic clients." 2. "The AHA/ACC model includes extra classifications for the most severe cases.' 3. "There is no true difference between the classifications." 4. "The AHA/ACC classifications include clients who do not have, but are at risk for, heart failure
In order to deliver the safest possible care, the nurse needs to understand what? (Select all that apply.)
1. How to perform the procedure correctly 2. Why the procedure is being performed 3. How the procedure will affect the patient 4. The cost of performing the procedure 5. The equipment needed to perform the procedure