What information do you need to obtain from L.W. and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Because gestational age is based on the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP), it is important
to evaluate when her last period was; whether it was normal, occurred at the expected time, was
similar in length and symptoms to her usual periods; and when was her unprotected intercourse.
If the period was abnormal, a pelvic examination or ultrasound may be needed to determine the
gestational age. Early identification of pregnancy allows the patient to avoid harmful substances
during the vulnerable early gestational period or to obtain an abortion if she chooses this option.
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Nursing skills needed for enabling empowerment include:
a. active listening and communication. b. collaboration and negotiation. c. intuitive and intellectual knowing. d. a and b. e. all of the above.
The client who abruptly discontinues using trazolam should be monitored for:
a. rebound insomnia. c. anterograde amnesia. b. "hangover" effect. d. substance abuse.
A patient with chronic back pain informs the nurse he has been receiving therapeutic touch in addition to his medications. This type of therapy is best classified as
1. pharmacotherapy. 2. drug-absence therapy. 3. complementary therapy. 4. biologic therapy.
A patient undergoing alcohol rehabilitation decides to accept disulfiram (Antabuse) therapy to avoid impulsively responding to drinking cues. Which information should be included in the discharge teaching for this patient? Select all that apply
a. Avoid aged cheeses. b. Read labels of all liquid medications. c. Wear sunscreen and avoid bright sunlight. d. Maintain an adequate dietary intake of sodium. e. Avoid breathing fumes of paints, stains, and stripping compounds.