The pregnant patient should be encouraged to lie in which position if hypotension becomes a problem?
A) Supine
B) Prone
C) Right side-lying
D) Left side-lying
D
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a. The patient's body does not normally manufacture enough vitamin B12. b. The patient may lack the intrinsic factor necessary for vitamin B12 absorption. c. Vitamin B12 is found in very small quanti-ties in the patient's body. d. Vitamin B12 is a mineral necessary to aid in the formation of strong bones.
The state now mandates a detailed consent for all hospitals receiving state funding. Which information should the committee designing this form include? Choose all that apply
1. Signature of the competent patient or a legal representative 2. Name and full description of the proposed procedure 3. Name of the person or persons to perform the procedure 4. Date and time the procedure is scheduled 5. Estimated cost of the procedure 6. Description of risks and alternatives of the proposed procedure, including no treatment
The patient has not signed consent for surgery and has received a narcotic before going to surgery. The nurse should
a. have the patient sign the consent form b. have the patient's closest relative sign the consent form c. notify the physician in the operating room d. send the patient to surgery
Which infections are fungal?
a. Ringworm b. Candida c. Cholera d. Athlete’s foot e. Aspergillus