A pregnant woman is experiencing nausea and vomiting in her first trimester of pregnancy. Although herbal supplements are not recommended, which herbal agent has been used as an antiemetic?
A) Ginger
B) Garlic
C) Gingko biloba
D) Green tea
A
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A family member discusses with the nurse how he would like to be present during any procedures being done to the child. What should the nurse know regarding this request?
1. The child will benefit greatly from family member presence and participation. 2. The child will act out if the parents are present during procedures. 3. The child will be embarrassed for the parents to see her crying. 4. The child would prefer to be alone during the procedure.
Which serum test would a physician order if jaundice was suspected?
a. Cardiac enzymes b. Liver enzymes c. Total bilirubin d. Complete blood count
A 56-year-old man has been brought to the emergency department by emergency medical services (EMS) and has been diagnosed with a myocardial infarction (MI) based on his presentation and electrocardiogram (ECG)
The patient has been identified as a candidate for percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). The nurse who is providing care for this patient should recognize that the extent of cardiac damage will primarily depend on: A) The patient's previous use of antiplatelets and anticoagulants B) The particular risk factors that contributed to the patient's MI C) The duration of oxygen deprivation to the patient's cardiac cells D) The patient's high- and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, HDL) levels prior to MI
A patient tells the nurse, "I'll let you do whatever you think is best for me." The patient does very little independently without calling for assistance. The nurses conclude that the patient is demonstrating which personality characteristic?
a. Acceptance b. Sense of control c. Coping d. Dependence