The influence of progesterone on the maternal respiratory system results in:
a. metabolic acidosis.
b. respiratory acidosis.
c. increases in blood PCO2.
d. decreases in blood PCO2.
ANS: D
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A) Explain to the family that the patient is intellectually impaired. B) Explain to the family that the patient is unable to understand the meaning of spoken language. C) Refer the patient to a rehabilitation specialist. D) Give the patient a note pad so that he can write responses to questions posed to him.
A client reports taking St. John's wort for major depressive episode. The client states, "I'm taking the recommended dose, but it seems like if two capsules are good, four would be better!" Which is an appropriate nursing response?
1. "Herbal medicines are more likely to cause adverse reactions than prescription medications." 2. "Increasing the amount of herbal preparations can lead to overdose and toxicity." 3. "FDA does not regulate herbal remedies, therefore, ingredients are often unknown." 4. "Certain companies are better than others. Always buy a reputable brand."
What are the three types of confusion? (Select the three that apply.)
a. Acute confusion b. Mixed confusion c. Idiopathic confusion d. Generic confusion e. Dementia
When teaching a client taking an androgen hormone inhibitor, the nurse should instruct the client to seek emergency care if he:
a. continues to experience difficulty urinating. b. continues to experience hypogonadism. c. experiences an erection lasting more than four hours. d. experiences erectile dysfunction.