During assessment of a client in the fourth stage of labor, the nurse observes a separation of the abdominis rectus muscle that is more than two fingers wide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse offer the client?
A) Perform regular exercises.
B) Avoid lifting heavy objects.
C) Sleep on a firm mattress.
D) Avoid sleeping on her back.
B
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A client with nausea and vomiting is to receive an antiemetic that inhibits the vomiting center in the brain. Which of the following would the nurse expect the physician to order most likely?
A) Ondansetron (Zofran) B) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) C) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) D) Promethazine (Phenergan)
The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from fibrinolytic therapy. For which common complication should the nurse focus care for this patient?
1. bleeding 2. hypotension 3. lethargy 4. heart block
MC After a natural disaster hits the community, a grass-roots organization is formed to improve conditions post recovery. The nurse joins the organization and volunteers to contact public officials about the organization's concerns. This role is best desc
A. Citizen. B. Researcher. C. Politician. D. Activist.
The hormone secreted by the parathyroids, parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulates the ________ content of the bloodstream.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).