A pregnant woman is expected to develop:
a. tachypnea and decreased tidal volume.
b. deep breathing but not more frequent breathing.
c. dyspnea and increased functional residual capacity.
d. bradypnea and increased tidal volume.
B
In a pregnant woman, the tidal volume and vital capacity increase, the functional residual capac-ity decreases, and the woman breathes more deeply but not more frequently.
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Which of the following is true about the validity of a measure?
a. Characteristics of the sample may affect the validity of a tool for use in a particular study. b. Once validity is established, it need not be examined before using the tool in future applications. c. Physiological measures are objective and accurate and do not need to be examined for any type of validity. d. Use of a tool in many studies indicates it is a valid instrument for nursing research.
The nurse forgets to give the patient a dose of antibiotic. Later in the shift, the patient goes into cardiac arrest and dies. What element is lacking to support malpractice?
a. Duty of care b. Breach of duty c. Specific injury d. Proximate cause
The nurse is planning a home visit for a new mother and newborn who were discharged prior to 48 hours after delivery
In preparation for the home visit, what should the nurse do? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Review the client's records. 2. Gather materials and equipment that might be needed. 3. Make a pre-visit telephone call to determine time and day of visit. 4. Contact the healthcare provider about any special concerns. 5. Schedule additional home visits or follow-up contacts with community agencies.
When providing tertiary prevention, the nurse should include:
a. Education b. Prevention c. Referral d. Detection