The nurse is in the process of assessing the comfort level of her postpartum patient. Excess bleeding is not obvious; however, the new mother complains of deep, severe pelvic pain
The registered nurse (RN) has noted both skin and vital sign changes. This patient may have formed a(n) ________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
hematoma
Hematomas occur as a result of bleeding into loose connective tissue while the overlying
tissue remains intact. A hematoma can develop after either a spontaneous or an
instrumental vaginal delivery when blood vessels are injured. They are most likely to occur
in the vulvar, vaginal, or retroperitoneal areas. The nurse should examine the vulva for a
bulging mass or skin discoloration and intervene as necessary.
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Characteristics of nurses who successfully care for clients in hospice include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Discipline. 2. Dedication. 3. Compassion. 4. Distancing. 5. Power.
A client is prescribed 100 mg of phenytoin (Dilantin) by mouth and the medication available is 20 mg per caplet. How many caplets will the nurse provide the client for each dose?
1. 3 2. 5 3. 7 4. 9
During an interview about her career, the local Director of Nursing identified situations where power and politics were used in her career. One of situations she identified might have been ________
a. provision of patient care b. leadership changes c. educational opportunities d. operating room efficiencies
Select the most important component(s) of in the education of patients taking nevirapine. You may select more than one answer
1. "Some herbal preparations can decrease the levels of this drug." 2. "This agent can damage the liver, so liver function tests are needed periodically." 3. "There are usually no side effects when this medication is used alone." 4. "The drug must be dosed 5 times per day at evenly spaced intervals." 5. "Call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop a rash."