You have arrived on scene to treat a patient who states that she is having contractions. She says that they are mild. She is 34 weeks' pregnant and denies any vaginal bleeding. Which of the following is a possible cause of this patient's contractions?
A) Stage II labor
B) Cystitis
C) Premature rupture of membranes
D) Braxton Hicks
Answer: D) Braxton Hicks
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a. adhering to facility policy and procedure b. ensuring client confidentiality c. maintaining a safe environment d. providing clinically competent client care
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A) Assess blood glucose hourly and then every 4 hours. B) Evaluate blood glucose levels at birth and at 6-hour intervals. C) Assess for hyperthyroidism. D) Assess the newborn's temperature hourly. E) Use formula for all feedings, avoiding 5% dextrose.
The nurse is assessing a client who has dyspnea and considering the process of gas exchange. Which structural characteristic of capillaries best enables gas exchange at the cellular level?
A) Capillaries are one cell–layer thick. B) Capillaries form a complex network. C) Capillaries transport blood back to the heart. D) Capillaries are elastic structures.
A pregnant woman was admitted for induction of labor at 43 weeks of gestation with sure dates. A nonstress test (NST) in the obstetrician's office revealed a nonreactive tracing
On artificial rupture of membranes, thick, meconium-stained fluid was noted. The nurse caring for the infant after birth should anticipate: a. Meconium aspiration, hypoglycemia, and dry, cracked skin. b. Excessive vernix caseosa covering the skin, lethargy, and respiratory distress syndrome. c. Golden yellow- to green-stained skin and nails, absence of scalp hair, and an in-creased amount of subcutaneous fat. d. Hyperglycemia, hyperthermia, and an alert, wide-eyed appearance.