The nurse is working with a severely depressed client who has very low self-esteem and is distrustful of unit staff. The client is facing role transition from wife to wife and mother. The nurse's priority is to:
A. establish trust with the client.
B. teach the client effective mothering skills.
C. identify positive traits the client possesses.
D. teach about the client the importance of her medication.
Ans: A. establish trust with the client.
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A) Once the AED is available, reassess the patient before using the machine. B) After the initial shock, deliver five cycles of chest compressions/ventilations. C) For alternate shocks, provide sets of one shock alternating with 10 minutes of CPR until the AED indicates a 'no shock indicated' message or until ACLS is available. D) Do not use AEDs on patients under the age of 12.
Highlights in education for promoting safety in infants involves
1. Burns and car seat safety 2. Preventing choking and poisoning 3. Safe Sleep 4. All the above
The urinary system removes:
a. Solid wastes b. Carbon dioxide c. Sweat d. Waste products from the blood
The primiparous patient at 40 weeks' gestation reports to the nurse that she has had increased pelvic pressure and increased urinary frequency. Which response by the nurse is best?
1. "Unless you have pain with urination, we don't need to worry about it." 2. "These symptoms usually mean the baby's head has descended further." 3. "Come in for an appointment today and we'll check everything out." 4. "This might indicate that the baby is no longer in a head down position."