On assessment, a labor client is noted to have cardiovascular and respiratory collapse and is unresponsive. What should the nurse suspect?
1. An amniotic fluid embolus
2. Placental abruption
3. Placenta accreta
4. Retained placenta
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Explanation: 1. Cardiovascular and respiratory collapse are symptoms of an amniotic fluid embolus and cor pulmonale.
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A) Kidney transplant B) Frequent blood transfusions C) Erythropoietin therapy D) Folate supplementation
A nurse is preparing to teach a class on public health policy and its impact on nursing practice. Which of the following statements is incorrect and should be excluded from the lecture?
A. Nursing scope of practice as determined by state nurse practice acts are included in public health policy. B. Nurses are affected by public health policy both professionally and personally. C. Changing health policy does not fall within the scope of nursing practice. D. Some federal and payroll tax exemptions are an example of public health policy.
The client is being treated with digoxin. She tells the nurse that she frequently self-medicates her depression with St. John's wort. What is the nurse's highest priority instruction to the client?
a. Take the St. John's wort; it will have no effect on the digoxin. b. Do not take St. John's wort; it will cause a toxic reaction to the digoxin. c. Do not take St. John's wort; it decreases the effectiveness of the digoxin. d. Take the St. John's wort; it will enhance the effect of the digoxin.
Which of the following factors predisposes many migrant farmworkers to disenfranchisement?
a. Being a minority group member b. Inability to attend religious services because of work requirements c. Previous experiences of physical abuse d. Short length of time in the community