A woman is 16 weeks pregnant. She has had cramping, backache, and mild bleeding for the past three days. Her physician determines that her cervix is dilated to 2 centimeters, with 10% effacement, but membranes are still intact
She is crying, and says to the nurse, "Is my baby going to be okay?" In addition to acknowledging the client's fear, the nurse should also say: A. "Your baby will be fine. Don't worry. We'll start an IV, and get this stopped in no time at all."
B. "Your cervix is beginning to dilate. That is a serious sign. We will continue to monitor you and the baby."
C. "You are going to miscarry. But most miscarriages are the result of abnormalities in the fetus."
D. "I really can't say. However, when your physician comes, you can ask her to talk to you about it."
B
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a. "It is his attempt to express his individualism." b. "His preoccupation with his looks is quite normal." c. "He is probably troubled with his physical changes." d. "This shows that he has a positive self-image."
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a. For pain relief b. To improve body strength c. To prolong life d. As diet supplements
A patient who is severely dyspneic and cyanotic enters the emergency department. What rate should a nurse administer oxygen to the patient?
a. 2 L to preserve the hypoxic drive b. 6 L to relieve the dyspnea c. 8 L, humidified, to liquefy secretions d. 10 L, humidified aerosol, to dilate the bronchi
Which of the following would be appropriate exercises to promote immediately after internal fixation of a fractured distal humerus?
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