A multigravida gave birth to an 18 week fetus last week. She is in the clinic for follow-up, and notices that her chart states she has had one abortion. The client is upset over the use of this word
How can the nurse best explain this terminology to the client? A. "Abortion is the medical term for all pregnancies that end before 28 weeks."
B. "Abortion is the word we use when someone has miscarried."
C. "Abortion is how we label pregnancies that end in the second trimester."
D. "Abortion is what we call all babies who are stillborn."
A
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The care team on an acute care unit are facing an ethical dilemma around a patient whose family members do not want the patient to learn the results of her latest diagnostic test
What is the first step that the care team should take when addressing this ethical dilemma? A) Implement the simplest solution and then evaluate the results B) Defer the decision to a religious leader from the patient's culture C) Gather all the known facts surrounding the ethical dilemma D) Choose the plan of action that has had the most favorable results in the past
An older client is receiving feedings through a permanent feeding tube. Which nursing intervention will decrease this client's risk of aspiration?
1. Administer formulas that contain fiber. 2. Keep the head of the bed elevated at a 30 to 45 degree angle. 3. The risk of aspiration no longer exists after a permanent feeding tube has been placed. 4. Flush the tube with water before and after each medication administered through the tube.
An older client experiences difficulty swallowing whole wheat bread and crackers. For which age-related change should the nurse assess this client?
a. Dysomia b. Dyskinesia c. Xerostomia d. Leukoplakia
K tells the group "I think the committee saw how unsure of myself I am. I felt all shaky inside during the promotion interview, just like I am feeling and acting right now." To present reality the leader should
A. remain silent and nod slightly to signal that K should continue. B. say "K, tell us more about how you are feeling." C. ask "Does this shaky feeling occur often?" D. ask the group to give K feedback about how he appears to them.