Breathing patterns during the latent phase of the first stage of labor is?
a. Slow-paced breathing
b. Deep abdominal breathing
c. Modified-paced breathing
d. Patterned-paced breathing
Answer: a. Slow-paced breathing
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a. Ataxia. b. Astereognosis. c. Presence of dysdiadochokinesia. d. Loss of kinesthesia.
The nurse is preparing the patient for discharge from the emergency room to home after incurring a sprain to the left ankle. While providing discharge teaching, the nurse is correct when they instruct the patient to what?
A) Apply heat for the first 24 to 48 hours after injury B) Maintain the ankle in a dependent position C) Exercise hourly by performing rotation exercises of the ankle D) Apply an elastic compression bandage to the ankle
When calculating the force of impact of a penetrating object, use:
a. the size of the missile and size of the pa-tient. b. the time of the incident and depth of the wound. c. the amount of blood loss and level of consciousness. d. the velocity of the missile and distance from the source.
The nurse who is caring for a child admitted after an automobile accident recognizes the importance of including the child's family in the plan of care. Inclusion of the family meets which of Maslow's basic human needs?
A) Love and belonging B) Physiologic C) Self-esteem D) Self-actualization