What advice should the nurse provide to a pregnant patient who continues to drink alcohol one to two times a week?
A) She should avoid alcohol in the first trimester
B) Alcohol should not be consumed during pregnancy
C) The effects of alcohol on the fetus are not fully understood
D) She may have an occasional drink after the first trimester
Ans: B
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A. Post ads to recruit new medical staff. B. Close the hospital to further patients until the staffing situation improves. C. Delegate routine care and hygiene tasks to family members who are staying with their loved ones. D. Develop continuing education programs about caring for culturally diverse populations for the nurses to complete in their spare time.
A 68-year-old male patient who has bladder cancer had a cystectomy with creation of an Indiana pouch. Which topic will be included in patient teaching?
a. Application of ostomy appliances b. Barrier products for skin protection c. Catheterization technique and schedule d. Analgesic use before emptying the pouch
A public health nurse is faced with an ethical dilemma. Which question should the nurse consider first when deciding how to resolve the dilemma?
A) "What exactly is the ethical dilemma?" B) "What are the alternative courses of action?" C) "What are the consequences of each alternative courses of action?" D) "How should this dilemma be solved?"
The nurse is administering nitroprusside in the treatment of a hypertensive crisis. The nurse will assess the client's blood pressure after 1 to ____ minutes to assess for the therapeutic effects of the medication
Standard Text: Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.