The nurse working in an obstetric clinic receives a call from a woman who is 38 weeks pregnant, reporting the sudden onset of severe continuous lower abdominal pain without bleeding. The nurse would advise the client to:
A) drink a small glass of orange juice and sit with her feet propped up. She should call back if she still has the pain the next day, or if the pain becomes regular, indicating she is in labor. B) make an appointment to see the obstetrician sometime that day. C) go directly to the labor and delivery unit of the hospital where she plans to deliver. D) lie down and rest for one hour, and call back if the pain does not subside.
C
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a. To provide a database to better understand the health care needs of this population b. To provide the nursing staff with an over-all physical assessment of the resident c. To provide statistical evidence to support a universal health care policy d. To provide medications for the residents to take on a daily basis
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a. Between each patient b. Before, but not after, palpating catheter insertion site c. Only when hands are obviously soiled d. After using the bathroom e. Before and after palpating catheter insertion site f. Before and after invasive procedures
The nurse is explaining the importance of fetal activity assessment to the client. What should the nurse do to best reinforce the significance of fetal kick counting to the client?
A. Perform daily phone calls to the client at work or home. B. Review the client's written record of fetal movement at each visit. C. Ask the client to remember to count the fetal movements. D. Explain the rationale for counting fetal movement to the client.
The nurse is educating a pregnant client about possible complications. Which should the nurse identify as a congenital disorder?
A) Clubbed feet B) Chickenpox C) Scarlet fever D) Whooping cough