The nurse is reviewing the use of uterine tocolytics, such as indomethacin (Indocin). Which statement best describes the indication for these drugs?
a. Prevention of preterm labor in the 15th week of pregnancy
b. Prevention of preterm labor in the 22nd week of pregnancy
c. Stimulation of contractions in prolonged labor
d. Stimulation of ovulation as part of infertility treatments
ANS: B
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The nurse is collecting objective data for a client with AIDS at the clinic. The nurse observes white plaques in the client's oral cavity, on the tongue, and buccal mucosa. What does the nurse understand this finding indicates?
A) Kaposi's sarcoma B) Candidiasis C) Hairy leukoplakia D) Coccidiomycosis
The nurse is implementing the teaching technique of behavior modification for a cognitively challenged child. Which nursing action should the nurse use when implementing this technique?
A) Giving the child a sticker for sitting still for 10 minutes B) Taking away television-watching privileges for running C) Giving the child an extra chore to do for talking in class D) Not allowing the child to play outside for rude behavior
A client has two skin lesions, each the size of a nickel, on his chest. Both lesions are flat and are a darker color than the rest of the client's skin. How does the nurse document this finding?
a. Two 2-cm hyperpigmented patches b. Two 1-inch erythematous plaques c. Two 2-mm pigmented papules d. Two 1-inch moles
Which is the reason why it is important to plot the school-age child's height and weight on a standardized growth chart?
1) Growth spurts are unpredictable. 2) Boys and girls grow at different times and rates. 3) Individual children will grow according to their own curve. 4) All of the above.