The perinatal nurse provides a hospital tour for couples and families preparing for labor and birth in the future. Teaching is an important component of the tour
Information provided about preterm labor and birth prevention includes:
Select all answers that apply:
A) Encouraging regular, on-going prenatal care
B) Reporting symptoms of urinary frequency and burning to the health care provider
C) Coming to the labor triage unit if back pain or cramping persist or become regular
D) Lying on the right side, withholding fluids and counting fetal movements if contractions occur every five minutes
A, B, C
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A nurse is assessing a client who has acute pancreatitis and is at risk for an acid-base imbalance. For which manifestation of this acid-base imbalance should the nurse assess?
a. Agitation b. Kussmaul respirations c. Seizures d. Positive Chvostek's sign
Which situation is the most conducive to conducting a successful interview of an elderly woman whose husband and two children are in the hospital room visiting and watching television? The woman is alert and oriented
a. Provide enough chairs so the family and you are able to sit facing the client. b. Introduce yourself and ask, "Dear, what name do you prefer to go by?" before asking any further questions. c. After the family leaves, ask the client whether she is comfortable and willing to answer a few questions. d. Ask the client whether you can talk with her while her family is watching the television.
Which of the following is the most common sleep disorder?
A) hypersomnia B) parasomnia C) insomnia D) dyssomnia
The student nurse attempts to take a newborn's vital signs, but the newborn is crying. What nursing action would be appropriate?
1. Place a gloved finger in the newborn's mouth. 2. Take the vital signs. 3. Wait until the newborn stops crying. 4. Place a hot water bottle in the isolette.