A 10-year-old patient in the cardiac unit undergoes a cardiac catheterization to determine the pressures within her heart. The findings include high pressure in the right ventricle
The pediatric nurse explains to the student nurse that this finding may indicate:
Select all answers that apply.
A) ventricular septal defect.
B) pulmonary artery stenosis.
C) pulmonary hypertension.
D) congestive heart failure.
A, B, C, D
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The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a 60-year-old man who experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The nurse works with the client to prevent aspiration when eating. This is an example of
a. epidemiologic prevention. b. primary prevention. c. secondary prevention. d. tertiary prevention.
The patient presents to the labor and delivery unit stating that her water broke 2 hours ago. Indicators of normal labor include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Fetal heart rate of 130 with average variability. 2. Blood pressure of 130/80. 3. Maternal pulse of 160. 4. Protein of +1 in urine. 5. Odorless, clear fluid on underwear.
A mother is confused as to why her daughter develops urinary tract infections more frequently than her son when their diet and fluid intake is similar. What should the nurse respond to the mother?
A) "A girl's urethra is much shorter and straighter than a boy's, so it can be contaminated fairly easily." B) "The position of the urethra in girls makes girls more susceptible than boys to UTIs." C) "Girls need more vitamin C than boys to keep their urinary tract healthy so your daughter may be deficient in vitamin C." D) "It is unlikely that your daughter is practicing good cleaning habits after she voids."
When you assist a patient with AM care, you will always
A. Shave a male patient before he has breakfast. B. Encourage the patient to follow a similar routine as the patient does at home. C. Give the patient a bath and shampoo the patient's hair. D. Insist that the patient brush the patient's teeth before breakfast.