Which of the following terms is used to describe the period after giving birth?
A. postpartum
B. postdelivery
C. postcontraction
D. postlabor
Answer: A
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a. Having residents eat their meals in the dining room b. Taking residents on a tour of the facility and introducing them to all of the caregivers c. Encouraging residents to discuss bringing some of their furniture and personal belongings with their families d. Spending an afternoon reviewing all of the facility policies and procedures that relate to resident care
An older client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed with a vitamin B12 deficiency. What must the nurse teach the client?
1. Pay close attention when using hot water, handling hot surfaces, and while cooking. 2. Be alert to cognitive changes, memory impairment, and depression symptoms. 3. Blood work will need to be done in the doctor's office frequently to check for anemia. 4. Medications used to treat peptic ulcer disease can block the absorption of vitamins.
Which pulse rate finding in a client taking a drug that stimulates beta1 receptors requires immediate action by the nurse?
a. 50 beats/min b. 95 beats/min c. 85 beats/min d. 100 beats/min
The nurse is admitting a patient who was diagnosed with acute renal failure. Which electrolyte should the nurse expect to be most affected with this disorder?
1. calcium 2. magnesium 3. phosphorous 4. potassium