A woman has been having contractions since 4:00 am. At 8:00 am, her cervix is dilated to 5 cm. Contractions are frequent, and mild to moderate in intensity. Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) has been ruled out
After giving the mother some sedation so she can rest, the nurse should anticipate preparing for: A. Oxytocin (Pitocin) induction of labor.
B. Amnioinfusion.
C. Increased intravenous infusion.
D. Cesarean section.
A
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The nurse in the emergency department is preparing to administer methylprednisolone to a client with a spinal cord injury. Which effect will this medication have on the client?
A) Cause an increase in blood glucose level B) Improve the level of consciousness C) Prevent cord damage from ischemia and edema D) Improve the ability to be adequately ventilated
The daughter of a woman who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer asks the nurse about screening for this cancer. Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Currently there is no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer." B) "A Pap smear is almost always helpful in identifying this type of cancer." C) "There's a blood test for a marker, CA-125, that if elevated indicates cancer." D) "A genetic test for two genes, if positive, will identify the ovarian cancer."
The goal of Newman's Theory of Health as Expanding Consciousness is the increase in conscious awareness of the congruence between:
a. self and the environment b. emotions, thoughts, and behaviors c. dependence and autonomy d. caring for others and self
Which enteral formula should the nurse anticipate for a client with a functioning GI tract experiencing undernourishment?
A. Modular B. Polymeric C. Semi-elemental D. Elemental