The nurse is preparing for an amnioinfusion to be performed on the client. The physician has ordered normal saline solution. What will the nurse do to prepare the fluid?
A) warm the fluid in the microwave B) add oxytocin (Pitocin) to the fluid to induce labor C) prepare the blood warmer to warm the fluid D) add 2.5% NaCl to increase the salt percentage in the fluid
C
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The nurse is investigating an area of practice in which no research evidence is available. What types of non-research information should the nurse consider? (Select all that apply.)
a. Performance improvement and risk management data b. International, national and local standards of care c. Study with pre- and post-test design d. Benchmarking e. Retrospective or concurrent chart reviews
When applying acyclovir, the nurse should:
a. apply the powder liberally. c. avoid applying it to open skin lesions. b. wear a finger cot or glove. d. massage the medication into the skin.
Among children 5 to 9 years of age, which of the following is the most common cause of death from trauma?
A) Motor vehicle crash B) Bicycle injuries C) Drowning D) Pedestrian crash
A new mother rarely interacts with the infant unless the infant begins to cry vigorously and she appears relieved when the nurse comes to check on the infant. What is the appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
1. Contact Social Services with concerns of neglect. 2. Teach the client how to interact appropriately with the infant. 3. Take the infant to the nursery so the baby can receive more consistent care. 4. Provide the care the infant needs while continuing to evaluate the mother's actions.