A primigravida whose labor was initially progressing normally is now experiencing a decrease in the frequency and intensity of her contractions. The nurse would assess the woman for which condition?
A) A low-lying placenta
B) Fetopelvic disproportion
C) Contraction ring
D) Uterine bleeding
B
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A client complains of increased sedation after the initiation of chlorpheniramine to treat her allergies. Which of the following would the nurse suggest to the client to treat her allergy symptoms that would result in less sedation? Select all that apply
A) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) B) Clemastine (Tavist) C) Loratadine (Claritin) D) Cetirizine (Zyrtec) E) Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
A parent of a child experiencing compartment syndrome asks the nurse to explain what this means. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
a. "This is a serious condition involving increased pressure in sheaths of inelastic fascia leading to massive impairment of circulation." b. "In this condition, the blood has shifted from the circulation to the interstitial spaces, creating a dramatic change in blood pressure." c. "The child is sorting out all experiences into either good or bad and cannot see gray areas." d. "A lot of the blood from the stomach and large muscles has gone to the area of injury to help in healing."
A patient complains of a vague, uneasy feeling of dread, and his heart rate is elevated. Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate for this patient?
a. Anger b. Fear c. Anxiety d. Hopelessness
An indication of Chvostek' sign is:
A. Twitching of the lips after tapping the face B. Elevated blood sugar after glucose infusion C. Inability to hold one's arms straight D. Spasms of the hand after blood circulation is cut off