The nurse cautions the patient that, because of hormonal changes in late pregnancy, the pelvic joints relax. What does this result in? (Select all that apply.)
a. Waddling gait
b. Joint instability
c. Urinary frequency
d. Back pain
e. Aching in cervical spine
ANS: A, B
A waddling gait and joint instability are the only signs that relate to joint changes. The other discomforts are related to the enlarging uterus with its attendant weight.
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1. Call housekeeping to clean up the spill while the client remains in bed. 2. Call housekeeping to clean up the spill after assisting the client to the bathroom. 3. Clean up the spill while the client moves to the bathroom. 4. Clean up the spill while the nursing assistant assists the client.
What are reasons that a pediatric nurse should stress that health promotion activities must be ongoing? (Select all that apply.)
a. To identify health risks b. To encourage healthy behavior c. To strengthen family bonds d. To improve nutrition e. To prevent accidents
A nurse is caring for a patient with a repaired fractured hip. The nurse recognizes that the most appropriate health-care worker to collaborate with is a(n)
1. Physical therapist. 2. Respiratory therapist. 3. Occupational therapist. 4. Speech and language therapist.
The nurse is preparing to conduct a male genitourinary assessment. Which approach is least likely to be used during this process?
1) Percussion 2) Palpation 3) Inspection 4) Auscultation