Which of the following instructions should a nurse give to a client after a vacuum aspiration?
A) Use tampons while active bleeding is present after the procedure.
B) Avoid sexual activity for at least 2 days after the procedure.
C) Immediately call the physician if menses do not resume in 2 weeks.
D) Make a return visit to confirm successful termination of pregnancy.
D
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The patient, age 35, is admitted with aplastic anemia. He asks the nurse what aplastic anemia is. An accurate response would be that
a. the activity of the bone marrow is depressed. b. the bone marrow fails to produce lymphocytes. c. the bone marrow fails to produce red blood cells. d. red cells are absent as a result of chronic blood loss.
The nurse caring for a patient with heat exhaustion should
a. place the patient in a cool environment b. cover the patient with a blanket c. immerse the patient in cold water d. induce perspiration
The nurse cannot advance the small-bore intestinal feeding tube into the client's oropharynx. Which does the nurse implement to facilitate tube advancement without complications?
1. Attempt to insert the tube into the other naris. 2. Advance stylet and then thread the tube over it. 3. Remove stylet, check it for kinks, and reinsert it. 4. Use another stylet to move the tube into position.
Which statement made by the UAP is best in understanding the teaching from the nurse?
A. "I will clean the site after applying the sensor." B. "I will move the adhesive toe or finger sensor once a shift." C. "I will remove any fingernail polish when using a pulse oximeter." D. "I will use the side of the finger rather than perpendicular to the nail bed."