When a patient is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, the nurse cautions that a major complication is that during the early pregnancy the fetus suffers from:
a. lack of nutrition.
b. dehydration.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. hyperglycemia.
D
A result of gestational diabetes is sustained fetal hyperglycemia during the early months of pregnancy.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is in renal failure. When reviewing the patient's laboratory values, what would the nurse expect to find?
A) Increased hematocrit B) Increased white blood cell count C) Increased platelet count D) Decreased hemoglobin
A nurse is providing nursing education about the use of atypical antipsychotic agents and their effects on the body. Which statement made by a nurse best demonstrates an accurate understanding of the effects of atypical antipsychotic agents?
a. They cause a higher rate of relapse. b. They affect only the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. c. They cause more extrapyramidal symptoms. d. They pose a risk of weight gain and diabetes mellitus.
A community health nurse is learning about the REACH initiative and has decided to implement community education on this approach. What topics should the nurse include in this education?
1. Child and adult immunizations 2. Cardiovascular disease 3. Chronic lower respiratory disease 4. Stroke 5. Infant mortality
Shortly after the parents announced that they were divorcing, a 15-year-old stopped participating in sports, sat alone at lunch, and avoided friends. The adolescent told the school nurse, "I would rather stay in my room and listen to music
It's easier than talking to my friends about what is happening in my family.". Which nursing diagnosis is most applicable? a. Decisional conflict b. Chronic low self-esteem c. Disturbed personal identity d. Impaired social interaction