On the second postpartum day a gravida 6, para 5 complains of intermittent abdominal cramping. The nurse should assess for:
a) endometritis.
b) postpartum hemorrhage.
c) subinvolution.
d) afterpains.
Answer: d) afterpains.
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a. Forcing fluids b. Daily weights with strict input and output (I and O) c. Strict monitoring of urine volume and specific gravity d. Close observation for signs of increasing cerebral edema
Medication orders should contain the patient's last name and first initial, the name of the drug, dose,
route, time and frequency, signature of the physician, and date of the order. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is explaining the difference of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) to a parent. The best explanation is:
1. "A child with CD is remorseful for bad behavior.". 2. "A child who has ADHD will have ODD too.". 3. "A child with ODD feels bad after breaking the rules, while a child with CD does not care if the rules are broken.". 4. "A child with CD requires constant intervention to be able to function in society.".
Which is responsible for the secretion of androgen?
A. Follicle-stimulating hormone B. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone C. Testes D. Pituitary gland