A patient in labor has just received IV sedation. What must the nurse tell the patient to do?
A) Ambulate only with assistance from the nurse or caregiver
B) Ambulate within 15 minutes to prevent spinal headache
C) Sit on the edge of the bed and dangle the feet before ambulating
D) Remain in bed for at least 30 minutes
Ans: A
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A) assessing a 2-hour postprandial blood sugar for further evaluation. B) assessing the patient for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. C) nothing; it is a normal blood sugar. D) administering 50 cc of concentrated juice.
Which statement accurately reflects the union of the mission statement with identification of the technology needs?
1. "The staff of St. Francis Hospital are dedicated to the provision of quality, individualized patient care from a Roman Catholic tradition through the incorporation of values, holistic care, and state of the art technology." 2. "The staff of Riverside Memorial Hospital are dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care." 3. "The mission of Unionville Hospice is to render quality end-of-life care and the commitment of blending holistic care with palliative therapies." 4. "Good Samaritan Hospital provides a high tech environment for all patients."
If a notation on the client's health record states that the fetal position is LSP, this means that the:
a. head is in the right posterior quadrant of the pelvis. b. head is in the left anterior quadrant of the pelvis. c. buttocks are in the left posterior quadrant of the pelvis. d. buttocks are in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen.
A depressed patient admitted following a suicide attempt by overdose of sedatives states, "I don't feel like signing your papers. My partner should have let me die." What level of suicide precautions should the nurse apply?
a. No precautions because the patient is in a secure setting b. Routine observation that is appropriate for all patients c. One-to-one continuous supervision by staff members d. Observation by staff members every 15 minutes