A woman at 32 weeks' gestation is admitted in preterm labor. On your admission assessment, which of following findings would cause you to question the administration of a tocolytic agent?
A) Cervical dilation of 5 cm
B) Strong, regular contractions
C) Fetus in a breech presentation
D) A spontaneous abortion in an earlier pregnancy
A
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a. bend over a table and cough. b. lie supine with knees slightly flexed. c. lie supine with legs extended. d. stand and cough vigorously.
A patient with genital warts is being treated with podophyllin in the community clinic. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication?
Select all that apply. 1. Sexual activity can resume in one week. 2. An annual Pap smear should be performed. 3. Contact the provider if nausea or diarrhea occurs. 4. Keep all scheduled appointments to have the area treated. 5. Wash the medication off the area within 1 to 4 hours after the first application.
A client is experiencing a gradual increase of pleuritic pain. In which of the following pulmonary conditions would the nurse expect to see this type of pain?
1. Pneumococcal pneumonia 2. Pneumothorax 3. Pulmonary embolism 4. Tuberculosis
A patient with multiple sclerosis participates in a rehabilitation program. The patient takes baclofen (Lioresal) to help manage spasticity. How will the baclofen interfere with rehabilitation activities?
1. By producing drowsiness, lethargy, and blurred vision 2. By causing gastrointestinal distress 3. By increasing pain associated with activities 4. By impairing coordinated movements