Gait belts are contraindicated with obese patients because the belts are too small to fit.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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The skin repairs surface wounds by:
a. exaggerating cell replacement. b. excreting lactic acid. c. producing vitamins. d. providing a mechanical barrier.
Oral contraceptives work by:
a. changing the ph in the uterus c. suppressing cervical mucus b. promoting earlier ovulation d. suppressing ovulation
Which response is produced by muscarinic receptors containing acetylcholine?
1. Decreased peristalsis 2. Increased sweat production 3. Decreased heart rate 4. Increased blood pressure
A woman's position is very important in the progress of labor. While discussing optimal positioning, maternity nurses should be able to tell the client that:
a. The supine position commonly used in the United States increases blood flow b. The "all fours" position, on her hands and knees, is hard on her back c. Frequent changes in position help relieve her fatigue and increase her comfort d. In a sitting or squatting position her abdominal muscles will have to work harder