To decrease the pain associated with an episiotomy immediately after birth, which action by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) Offer warm blankets.
B) Encourage the woman to void.
C) Apply an ice pack to the site.
D) Offer a warm sitz bath.
C
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A. Weight loss B. Smooth, beefy-red tongue C. Macrocytic red blood cells D. Paresthesias of the hands and feet
A nurse identifies that a smoker is in the action stage of behavioral change related to smoking cessation when the smoker is doing which of the following?
1. entertaining thoughts about quitting 2. actively trying to abstain from smoking for 2 weeks 3. experiencing continued smoking abstinence 8 months after quitting 4. being ready and open to advice about smoking cessation
A patient being treated for depression has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, "I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago
Now I am having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares." The nurse will advise the patient to: a. "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately." b. "Do not to be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids." c. "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the health care provider." d. "Resume taking your antidepressants for 2 more weeks and then discontinue them again."
What is the consequence for cells when the functioning TP53 gene is lost as a result of mutation?
a. Cells undergo apoptosis. b. Cells escape apoptosis. c. Cells receive less oxygen. d. Cells adhere more readily