A 29-year-old woman who gave birth to her first child yesterday had a particularly long labor but vaginally delivered a healthy infant. The nurse notes during this morning's assessment that the woman now has petechiae on her face
The nurse should understand that these lesions are a result of what process?
A) Broken blood capillaries
B) Hormonal changes
C) Inflammation
D) A temporary autoimmune response
A
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a. Prolonged hospitalization b. Poor outcomes of care c. Refusing to participate in the evaluation process d. Rehospitalization at a later date
What does the Nurse Engagement Project focus on primarily?
1. Staff engagement 2. Nurse manager retention 3. Nurse manager and staff retention and engagement 4. Nurse manager engagement
An individual with poststroke depression is receiving a CNS stimulant. What is the rationale for giving the medication at breakfast and again at midday?
1. Prevent insomnia 2. Prevent toxic reactions 3. Decrease afternoon sleepiness 4. Give an opportunity to monitor behavior closely
A patient who has year-round allergic rhinitis uses an intranasal corticosteroid and a daily oral antihistamine. The patient reports persistent watery and itchy eyes
The primary care NP observes profuse clear, watery discharge and a cobblestone appearance inside the upper eyelids, with clear conjunctivae. The patient has tried topical azelastine (Astelin) and topical diclofenac (Voltaren) without improvement. The NP should prescribe _____ drops. a. timolol (Timoptic) b. pilocarpine (Isopto) c. nedocromil (Tilade) d. dexamethasone (Decadron)