A multiparous client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit with contractions that are regular, two minutes apart, and that last 60 seconds. She reports that her labor began about six hours ago, and she had bloody show earlier that morning
A vaginal exam reveals a vertex presenting, her cervix is 100 percent effaced and 8 cm dilated. The client asks what part of labor she is in. The nurse should inform the client that she is in the: A. Early phase.
B. Active phase.
C. Transition phase.
D. Fourth stage.
A
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You are not getting your assignments finished on time, you feel disorganized, and sometimes like feel like you just want to quit before you make a big mistake. What should you do? A) You should ask for a transfer before you get compassion fatigue or burnout. B) You should discuss your feelings with a good friend. C) You should give yourself more time; things will get better with experience. D) You should explain your concerns to the nurse manager on the unit.
Which of the following is the World Health Organization's definition of "health"?
a. People in harmony with environment b. A state of optimum functioning for an individual in the performance of roles and tasks c. Physical, mental, and social well-being, not just the absence of disease or infirmity d. Functioning at maximum potential with the environment
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about systemic veins and venules. Based on this information, what is the best response from the nursing student about why the systemic veins and venules are called "blood reservoirs"?
A) The branches of veins grow larger and larger as they near the heart. B) The total length of blood vessels in the body is about 60,000 miles. C) The normal amount of blood pumped is 4 to 6 L in 1 minute. D) They house approximately 60% of the body's blood volume at rest.
A nurse is preparing to care for a patient who is receiving digoxin. To help minimize the potential for adverse effects from this drug, the nurse will review which of this patient's laboratory results?
a. Albumin b. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine c. Hepatic enzymes d. Serum electrolytes