A nurse is assessing a patient for Chadwick's sign. In order to do this correctly, what action does the nurse take?
A.
Assesses the color of the patient's vaginal mucosa and cervix.
B.
Feels the patient's abdomen for passive fetal movement.
C.
Obtains a urine specimen for a pregnancy test.
D.
Palpates the patient's abdomen for uterine asymmetry.
ANS: A
Chadwick's sign is a bluish discoloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix. The nurse needs to visually inspect this anatomy to determine if the patient has a positive Chadwick's sign. Ballottement is the passive movement of the unengaged fetus. Obtaining urine for a urine test is a diagnostic test, not a physical assessment. An asymmetrical uterus with a soft prominence on the implantation side is a positive Piskacek's sign.
You might also like to view...
The patient who has long-standing hypothyroidism is at particular risk to develop what additional health problem?
A) Type I diabetes B) Graves' disease C) Coronary artery disease D) Addison's disease
In the management of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome, when is an intravenous (IV) solution that contains dextrose started?
a. Never; normal saline is the only appropriate solution in diabetes management b. When the blood sugar reaches 70 mg/dL c. When the blood sugar reaches 150 mg/dL d. When the blood glucose reaches 250 mg/dL
The RN has assigned a client with severe osteoporosis to an LPN. Which information about the care of the client is most important for the RN to provide the LPN?
a. Provide passive range of motion (ROM) to all weight-bearing joints. b. Position the client upright to promote lung expansion. c. Place a pillow between the client's knees when in the side-lying position. d. Use a lift sheet to reposition the client.
A client with bipolar disorder arrives at the emergency department disheveled, arguing with family members. The nurse recognizes that the family is suffering from an objective family burden which is related to:
A) The client's symptomatic behaviors. B) Fear. C) Caregiving problems. D) Family conflict.