A woman who is 4 months pregnant notices frequent heart palpitations and leg cramps. She is anxious to learn how to alleviate these. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would best apply to her?
A) Impaired urinary elimination related to inability to excrete creatine from her muscles
B) Risk for ineffective breathing pattern related to pressure of the growing uterus
C) Pain related to severe complications of pregnancy
D) Health-seeking behaviors related to ways to relieve discomforts of pregnancy
D
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The discharge process is completed when the nurse: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Closes the door on the client's transportation vehicle 2. Report that the discharge is complete is given to the nurse manager 3. Client's reaction to discharge is recorded on the client's medical record 4. Discharge time, transportation and who accompanied client are recorded in the client's medical record 5. Client signs the discharge instructions
A nurse has begun a new role in a clinic that focuses on genetics and genomics. In this role, the nurse will aim to help individuals and families understand which of the following?
A) How genetic and psychological factors influence coping B) How genomic and physical factors influence longevity C) How genetic and environmental factors influence health and disease D) How physical factors influence genetics and wellness
A laboring client asks the nurse, "Why does the physician want to use an intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) during my labor?" The nurse would accurately explain that the best rationale for using an IUPC is:
1. The IUPC can be used throughout the birth process. 2. A tocodynamometer is subject to artifacts. 3. The IUPC provides more accurate data than does the tocodynamometer. 4. The tocodynamometer can only be used after the cervix is dilated 2 cm.
A 32-year-old woman comes to the emergency department after being raped. Her language and behavior are disorganized, and it is difficult to understand her. Her pulse is 120 beats per minute, and her respiratory rate is 20 breaths per minute
She keeps saying, "He wore a ski mask," over and over in a loud voice. Which of the following is the best stress-related nursing diagnosis for the client at this time? 1. Defensive coping 2. Ineffective coping 3. Ineffective denial 4. Situational low self-esteem