The nurse is assessing a 27-year-old woman pregnant for the first time during her initial visit to the obstetric clinic. The patient is currently at 8 weeks' gestation
During the assessment, the patient reports that she is experiencing sharp stabbing pains in her lower abdomen, especially when she changes position. How would the nurse document this finding?
A) The patient is having growing pains
B) The patient is having a miscarriage
C) The patient is having preterm labor
D) The patient is having Braxton Hicks contractions
A
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Select all that apply. A) Keep doors and windows open on high-allergen days to circulate air. B) Remain indoors if possible on high-allergen days. C) Maintain a clean, dust-free environment. D) Take antihistamine and leukotriene medication as ordered. E) Stop taking oral corticosteroids immediately once symptoms disappear.
A woman requests information on medical abortion. The nurse advises the patient of the options. Which statement by the patient best demonstrates understanding? "Mifepristone with misopros-tol is most effective if I use it
a. before the first missed menstrual period." b. the day after unprotected intercourse." c. within 7 weeks of conception." d. immediately after ovulation."
What laboratory value indicates to the nurse that the conditioning regimen for bone marrow transplantation is successful?
A. Total white blood cell count of 8000/mm3 B. Total white blood cell count of 0/mm3 C. Hematocrit of 25% D. Hematocrit of 50%
A psychotic patient tells the nurse, "Get away from me or I'll hit you. You're sucking the thoughts out of my head." To best de-escalate the situation, the nurse should
a. direct the patient to a chair. b. deny taking the patient's thoughts. c. increase the distance between nurse and patient. d. tell the patient, "You will be restrained if you hit me."