The perinatal nurse is aware that an epidural blood patch may be performed to provide pain relief for the woman suffering from a post spinal anesthesia headache
The mechanism of action for this intervention involves the formation of a blood clot in the tear or hole in the ligamentum flavum in the epidural space.
A) True
B) False
B
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The parents of a 4-year-old boy are concerned because they have noticed him frequently touching his penis. What knowledge would act as the basis for the nurse's response?
a. This behavior indicates a normal curiosity about sexuality. b. Masturbation suggests the boy has an excessive fear of castration. c. It is usually a result of discomfort from a penile rash or irritation. d. The behavior is abnormal and the child should be referred for counseling.
Which of the following statements is true?
A) Narrative materials tend to be linear, which simplifies the coding process. B) Qualitative researchers typically develop a category scheme before they collect their data. C) CAQDAS is available for both organizing qualitative data and for analysis and theory building. D) Content analysis is the analytic method used in phenomenologic studies.
A child with severe gastroenteritis is being admitted to a semiprivate room on the pediatric unit. The nurse in charge should place this client with which roommate?
1. An infant with meningitis 2. A child with fever and neutropenia 3. Another child with gastroenteritis 4. A child recovering from an appendectomy
The nurse is providing home care for a client who takes crushed medications via a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following over-the-counter medications could be included in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Sustained-release analgesics 2. Chewable antacids 3. Liquid-filled gel caps 4. Effervescent antacids 5. Antihistamine tablets