One of the side effects of terbutaline as a tocolytic is
A. Fetal bradycardia
B. Increased oxygen consumption
C. Marked variability
Ans: B. Increased oxygen consumption
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1. Hold pressure on the wound for approximately five minutes. 2. Label and refrigerate the specimen obtained by the physician. 3. Evaluate the client's understanding of the purpose of the test. 4. Clean the supplies used for the procedure and dispose of used equipment.
The nurse assesses the progress from the announcement stage of fatherhood to the acceptance stage when the patient reports which actions by the father? (Select all that apply.)
a. Goes fishing every afternoon b. Has revised his financial plan c. Spends leisure time with his friends d. Traded his sports car for a sedan e. Helped select a crib
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does which of the following?
a. Educates occupational health and safety professionals b. Identifies and researches occupational health and safety hazards c. Distributes research findings relevant to occupational health and safety d. Educates employers about occupational health and safety
The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of an antibiotic to a patient admitted for a urinary tract infection. Which action is most important prior to administering the antibiotic?
a. Administering a small test dose to determine whether hypersensitivity exists
b. Having epinephrine available in the event of a severe hypersensitivity reaction
c. Monitoring baseline vital signs, including temperature and blood pressure
d. Obtaining a specimen for culture and sensitivity