Softening of the uterine isthmus occurring between 6 and 8 weeks of pregnancy is the _________ sign
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Hegar
Between the sixth and eighth weeks of pregnancy, the uterine isthmus softens; this is known as the Hegar sign.
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A. This indicates resolution of the bowel obstruction. B. This indicates a resumption of normal peristalsis. C. This indicates a late-stage nonmechanical obstruction. D. This indicates an early-stage mechanical obstruction.
The nurse would expect to find which of the following orders to be included in pain management following an above-the-knee amputation on a client? Select all that apply
1. Antiseizure medications 2. Nerve blocks 3. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) 4. Antidepressants 5. Relaxation exercises
The nurse is caring for a female client 64 years of age who is admitted for knee replacement. As the nurse performs the shift assessment, the client comments,
I wouldn't mind getting old if it were not for the physical losses, like the wrinkles, all the drooping, and the wearing out of everything. People like to be around youthful, beautiful men and women; I feel so unattractive. Is the client correct about how society views older people? In general, which of the following does society emphasize and reward? Choose all that apply. A) Wisdom for sharing B) Youthfulness C) Mentoring the inexperienced D) Health and fitness E) Physical attractiveness
A novice nurse says, "We want to keep our patients in Stage 4 anesthesia during their surgery." How should the supervising nurse interpret this statement?
1. The novice nurse has made an error in this statement. 2. Stage 4 anesthesia is avoided. 3. This is a good description of the goal of anesthesia. 4. The novice nurse should have said Stage 3 anesthesia. 5. A more accurate statement would be that the patient is maintained in anxiolysis anesthesia.