Which term means a state of fluid balance within the body?
A. metabolism
B. homogeneous
C. metastasis
D. homeostasis
Answer: D
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a. Level of fluid intake b. Position on the left side c. Keep the bed flat d. Bowel sounds
The only drug used for skeletal muscle relaxation that does not affect the central nervous system is:
a. dantrolene. b. baclofen. c. diazepam. d. tizanidine.
The nurse is preparing a patient education handout on the differences between false labor and true labor. What information is most important for the nurse to include?
1. True labor contractions begin in the back and sweep toward the front. 2. False labor often feels like abdominal tightening, or "balling up." 3. True labor can be diagnosed only if cervical change occurs. 4. False labor contractions do not increase in intensity or duration.
The nurse caring for a postpartum client explains the occurrence of lochia following delivery. Which of the following statements accurately describe a characteristic of this process?
A) "Lochia ruba, which is mostly red and bloody, is seen for the first week." B) "Lochia serosa, which is pink or brown tinged, starts after the bleeding diminishes." C) "Lochia alba, which is yellow or white, starts on about day 15. D) "Lochia alba has a pungent, foul odor."