You have just assisted in the delivery of a baby. The placenta has not delivered yet. Which of the following is appropriate when delivering the placenta?
A) Discard the placenta.
B) Manually remove the placenta from the uterine wall.
C) Pull on the umbilical cord.
D) Allow the placenta to deliver on its own.
Ans: D) Allow the placenta to deliver on its own.
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As an immediate treatment for epistaxis, the nurse should give the following instructions:
1. "Stand still, lean your head backward so that the blood won't get all over every-thing, and pinch your nose shut for at least 10 minutes." 2. "Stand still, lean your head forward, and pinch your nose tightly for at least 10 minutes." 3. "Sit down on a solid surface, lean your head forward to let the blood run out, and then pinch your nose closed for at least 30 minutes." 4. "Sit down on a solid surface, lean your head forward so that you don't choke on the blood, and pinch your nose shut for at least 10 minutes."
The client asks the nurse to recommend bulk-forming foods that may be included in the diet. Which of the following should be recommended by the nurse?
1. Whole grains 2. Fruit juice 3. Rare meats 4. Milk products
The nurse is caring for a high-risk newborn with an umbilical catheter in a radiant warmer. The nurse notes blanching of the feet. Which is the most appropriate nursing action?
a. Elevate feet 15 degrees. b. Place socks on newborn. c. Wrap feet loosely in prewarmed blanket. d. Report findings immediately to the practitioner.
The nurse is aware that an epidural hematoma warrants immediate intervention based on which criteria? (Select all that apply.)
a. An epidural hematoma is related to bleeding from arterial venous source. b. An epidural hematoma can increase intra-cranial pressure (ICP) quickly. c. An epidural hematoma changes overall condition quickly. d. An epidural hematoma can cause death. e. An epidural hematoma can cause irre-versible brain damage.