A woman in labor is experiencing hypotonic uterine dysfunction. Assessment reveals no fetopelvic disproportion. Which group of medications would the nurse expect to administer?
A) Sedatives
B) Tocolytics
C) Oxytocins
D) Corticosteroids
C
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Kidney damage has been linked to heavy use or moderate cumulative use of
A. acetylsalicylic acid B. acetaminophen C. both acetaminophen and acetylsalicylic acid D. acetic acid
The patient receives warfarin (Coumadin). The nurse notes that the patient's morning international normalized ratio (INR) is 7–. What are the priority nursing interventions at this time?
1. Hold the next dose of warfarin (Coumadin) and repeat the international normalized ratio (INR). 2. Administer protamine sulfate and hold the next dose of warfarin (Coumadin). 3. Hold the next dose of warfarin (Coumadin) and contact the physician. 4. Administer vitamin K and hold the next dose of warfarin (Coumadin).
The spouse of a client who suffers from chronic back pain is exasperated by the client's crankiness and sarcastic way of talking. The nurse should base a response to the spouse based on the knowledge that
a. chronic pain can lead to depression and personality changes. b. clients with back pain often become addicted to narcotics. c. often spouses are not supportive and this frustrates the clients. d. when clients are non-compliant with treatment plans, they often act out.
Athletes use physical training and dietary manipulation to increase their body stores of energy in the form of
a. glucose. b. glycogen. c. amino acids. d. short-chain fatty acids.