To measure the height of the uterine fundus with a tape measure, the nurse would place the 0 cm mark at the
a. level of the iliac crests. c. top of the fundus.
b. symphysis pubis. d. umbilicus.
B
Place the patient in a supine position. Place the zero centimeter mark of the tape measure at the symphysis pubis in the midline of the abdomen. Palpate the top of the fundus and pull the tape measure to the top. Note the centimeter mark.
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1. Asking a nursing faculty friend to use the unit for a student clinical 2. Hiring two newly licensed nurses for each shift 3. Asking for nurse input into decisions that directly affect care 4. Instituting a method of shift rotation that increases staff on each shift
Otitis media is a common infection children have when an upper respiratory illness is present because:
1. The Eustachian tubes are short and immature. 2. The immune system is extremely compromised and more susceptible to infections. 3. Bottle feeding increases the risk in babies. 4. All of the above are correct.
The nurse is providing multiple medications to a patient whose spouse brings him grapefruit juice every morning. This concerns the nurse, because grapefruit juice has been shown to increase levels in which classes of drugs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Calcium channel blockers b. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors c. Aminoglycosides d. Beta blockers
An example of secondary prevention when working with the homeless is
1. Employer incentives 2. Safe sex education 3. Comprehensive case management 4. Soup kitchens