The external toco gives measurable uterine pressure.
a. true
b. false
Ans: b. false
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A nurse is changing the wound dressing on the coccyx-region pressure ulcer of an immobilized patient. The existing dressing is saturated with both watery, clear discharge and foul, gray-colored liquid
Which of the following entries in the patient's chart best captures this? A) "Large amounts of suppurative and serous exudates noted" B) "Purulent discharge and fibrinous exudates noted on existing dressing" C) "Abscess activity noted to coccyx wound" D) "Plasma proteins and membranous exudates present on existing dressing"
When administering an opioid antagonist to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression, which of the following would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind? Select all that apply
A) Monitoring is less frequent if respiratory depression occurs in the immediate postoperative setting. B) The nurse should notify the primary health care provider if any adverse drug reactions occur. C) After the client has shown a response to the drug, the nurse monitors vital signs every 30 to 60 minutes. D) Monitoring of the client's respiratory status includes rate, rhythm, and depth. E) The nurse monitors the client's blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate at frequent intervals, usually every 3 minutes, until the client responds.
Which statement by the nurse indicates understanding of the control phase of the DMAIC process? (Select all that apply.)
a. "In the control phase, only the leader should be informed of changes.". b. "Only those directly affected by the new process should be educated.". c. "In the control phase, steps in the new process should be standardized.". d. "Changes should be monitored to ensure compliance.". e. "Standard operating procedures should be written.".
The client has been started on phenytoin. He reports experiencing reddish-colored urine. What is the nurse's highest priority intervention?
a. Report this symptom to the physician; this is an adverse reaction. b. Instruct the client to stop the medication; this is a life-threatening reaction. c. Report this symptom to the physician; this indicates toxicity of the medication. d. Instruct the client that this is an expected side effect of the medication.