A 32-year-old primigravida is admitted with a diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that:
a. bed rest and analgesics are the recommended treatment.
b. she will be unable to conceive in the future.
c. a D&C will be performed to remove the products of conception.
d. hemorrhage is the major concern.
D
Severe bleeding occurs if the fallopian tube ruptures.
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a. cannot articulate fears embedded in the conversation. b. is confused and unable to articulate his or her concerns. c. pauses the conversation, letting the nurse summarize. d. uses absolutely concrete verbiage such as "never."
The nurse is aware of the need to improve basic knowledge of genetics and genomics. What would be a logical way for this nurse to begin gaining knowledge?
1. Studying and recognizing Mendelian patterns of inheritance 2. Understanding the Human Genome Project results 3. Remembering specific indications for referral in response to genetic testing 4. Participating in the development of local initiatives to increase genetic testing
A client has a benign tumor that has originated in adipose tissue. The nurse explains that this type of tumor is classified as a
a. fibroma. b. lipoma. c. leiomyoma. d. carcinoma.
Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse when assessing a patient with acute pericarditis should be reported immediately to the health care provider?
a. Pulsus paradoxus 8 mm Hg b. Blood pressure (BP) of 168/94 c. Jugular venous distention (JVD) to jaw level d. Level 6 (0 to 10 scale) chest pain with a deep breath