Oral drug administration is best avoided in
a. stroke patients
b. emergency
c. severe nausea and vomiting
d. diarrhea
e. all of the above
Ans: e. all of the above
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a. PRN b. Standing c. One-time d. STAT
Piaget theorized that development moves from:
a. simple to complex--begins with the concrete and proceeds to abstraction b. head to toe--begins with the face and proceeds to the hands and feet c. easy to difficult--begins with smiling and proceeds to complex thinking d. physical to neuronal--begins with small movements and proceeds to communication
A commonly used technique for preventing confusion is
a. sundowning. c. reality orientation. b. reminiscing. d. passive recreation
According to the clinic protocol, you obtain the following for her prenatal record: complete blood count,
blood type with Rh factor, urine for urinalysis (protein, glucose, blood), vital signs, height, and weight. Next, the nurse-midwife does a physical examination, including a pelvic examination and confirms that P.M. is pregnant. P.M. has a gynecoid pelvis by measurement, and the fetus is at approximately 6 weeks' gestation. Do any of these vital signs cause concern? What should you do?