As an adjunct to inductions, a number of procedures to ripen the cervix are employed. One of these methods is the vaginal administration of preparations using prostaglandins
Before administering this medication, the nurse should be aware that this class of drug is an appropriate choice for women who have had a prior cesarean birth. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Prostaglandins are contraindicated in patients who have had a prior cesarean birth or other
uterine surgery. A side effect of prostaglandin administration is hyperstimulation of the
uterus. This may result in reduced uterine blood flow to the fetus, impaired gas exchange,
and increased risk of uterine rupture. Prostaglandins should also be used with caution in
women who have asthma, heart disease, glaucoma, or renal or hepatic dysfunction.
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A. 12:00 p.m. B. 2:00 p.m. C. 5:00 p.m. D. 10:00 p.m.
A nurse is counseling a client with an anxiety disorder by using cognitive therapy strategies
She gives the client a homework assignment to keep a diary in which he records the symptoms of anxiety he experiences and the events that transpired just before the onset of symptoms. The rationale for this strategy is a. to keep the client intellectually occupied to prevent dwelling on physiologic phenomena. b. to link symptoms with precipitating events, which provides a basis for discussion and reframing. c. that anxiety gives rise to automatic, negative cognitions that must be analyzed. d. that antecedent events have less to do with the anxiety onset than internal events.
Researchers have developed their particular philosophies into conceptual models or frameworks that are referred to as __________, a term used to explain the existing network of science, philosophy, and theory accepted by the field of nursing
Fill in the blank with correct word
Which of the following are the major sources of air pollution in the United States? (Select all that apply.)
a. Burning of fossil fuels b. Waste incineration c. Industrial plants d. Motor vehicles