A patient calls emergency services with complaints of crushing chest and left shoulder pain. He should be instructed to
A) take 325 mg acetaminophen.
B) take 325 mg of aspirin.
C) take an antacid.
D) drive to the ED.
B
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A. Auscultates the woman's abdomen for fetal heart tones B. Inspects the vulva and vagina for a bluish tint C. Palpates the woman's abdomen for a fluid wave D. Percusses the woman's abdomen for uterine margins
At a well-child visit, the nurse notes a 4-year-old child to be in the 95th percentile for weight. Which screening measure is most important for the nurse include in this visit?
A. Body mass index (BMI) B. Cholesterol panel C. Congenital heart disease D. None; child is too young
On your inpatient ob-gyn unit, the model of patient care delivery consists of a group of patients who are cared for by an RN, an LPN, and a nursing assistive personnel (NAP). This patient care model is called:
a. functional nursing c. total patient care b. team nursing d. primary nursing
On the first day postpartum, a new mother is concerned that her milk has not yet "come in." You would explain to her that
A) most mothers do have milk by 1 day postpartum. B) she will not have breast milk until 7 days postpartum. C) her infant must not be sucking well or she would have milk by now. D) breast milk normally comes in on the third or fourth postpartum day.