The perinatal nurse assists the nursing student who is preparing the patient with oligohydramnios for a fluid infusion into the uterine cavity. This procedure is described as a(n) __________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS: amnioinfusion
Pregnancy outcome in patients experiencing variable fetal heart rate decelerations caused by cord compression is improved through the use of amnioinfusion, which is the instillation of normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution into the uterine cavity.
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The nurse is concerned that an older patient with a chronic illness is on a trajectory towards frailty and dependence. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
1. Ability to halt progression of chronic disease manifestations 2. Osteoarthritis causing more difficulty than cognitive impairment 3. Family that phones several times a day and visits every weekend 4. Limited health insurance coverage that does not include a pharmacy plan
You are caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of GI bleed. When you make your shift assessment, you find the patient is tachycardic and hypotensive. The patient has an episode of hematemesis while you are in the room
What would be a priority nursing action for this patient? A) Put them in a high Fowler's position. B) Give them ice water. C) Assess for pain. D) Notify the physician.
Recent research by Beebe (2002) examined the perceptions and experiences of persons with schizophrenia who were recently discharged from a hospital stay. The MOST frequent problems faced by these persons included all but which of the following?
a. having difficulty managing their medications b. experiencing psychiatric symptoms c. choosing among several job offers d. having social problems and family conflicts
The ____________ is the largest human organ
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word