All of the following data are collected from a client. Which is an example of objective data?
a. The client reports having a headache.
b. The client's pulse is 88 beats/min.
c. The client states that she is frightened.
d. The client states that she is having pain in her abdomen.
B
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The nurse working on a pediatric unit is reviewing a medication order for an assigned child. The physician's order is illegible and incomplete. The nurse would do which of the following as a priority action?
1. Call the physician and ask him to clarify the order. 2. Fax the order to the pharmacy, which will clarify the order with the physician. 3. Give the order to the unit secretary, who will clarify the order with the physician. 4. Give the medication as interpreted so as not to disrupt client care.
A nurse is caring for a patient with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient has limited knowledge about COPD and states that he is primarily a kinesthetic learner
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A client with cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) develops tachysystolic labor patterns. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate?
1. Amniotomy 2. Cesarean section 3. Nipple stimulation 4. Oxytocin administration