It is critical for the perinatal nurse to learn, as part of the facility's policies and procedures, to immediately perform a vaginal examination on a woman who presents with vaginal bleeding after 24 weeks' gestation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: False
Placenta previa should be suspected in all patients who present with bleeding after 24 completed weeks of gestation. Because of the risk of placental perforation, vaginal examinations are not performed.
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The nurse is monitoring a patient who is having her sixth child. The patient has gone beyond term, and labor is being induced with oxytocin (Pitocin). The nurse understands that this patient is at risk for
a. hemorrhage. b. placental insufficiency. c. uterine rupture. d. water intoxication.
The most abstract level of knowledge is the
A. Paradigm. B. Metaparadigm. C. Theory. D. Concept.
A patient is prescribed ibuprofen (Advil) 200 mg four times a day as needed for inflammation and pain related to arthritis. The patient is scheduled for oral surgery. What priority teaching does the nurse provide for this patient?
a. "The Advil will help relieve your pain after surgery." b. "Report any bruising to your prescriber immediately." c. "Ask about having the injectable form of this drug after surgery." d. "Stop taking this drug at least 1 week before your scheduled surgery."