In the first stage of labor, which position is most effective in facilitating the progress of labor?
A) Supine B) Side-lying C) Standing D) Knee-chest
C
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An order is written for a drug that is an adjunctive therapy for Parkinson's disease. The nurse reviews the order before administering the drug. What medication orders should the nurse question?
A) Levodopa 0.5 to 1 g/d orally in 2 divided doses B) Amantadine (Symmetrel) 200 mg orally b.i.d. C) Tolcapone (Tasmar) 400 mg orally t.i.d. D) Selegiline (Carbex) 10 mg/d orally
The older adult patient in a long-term care facility is at risk for injury because of confusion. The patient's gait is stable. To prevent injury to the patient, the best method of restraint if prescribed would be:
1. a geriatric chair. 2. an alarm bracelet. 3. a vest restraint. 4. wrist and ankle restraints.
A patient is being transferred from the operating room to the recovery room. In which phase of the surgical process will the nurse in the recovery room provide care?
1. postoperative 2. preoperative 3. intraoperative 4. restorative
Which question would assist the nurse in determining whether the patient has been expe-riencing anxiety?
a. "Have you had difficulty concentrating lately?" b. "Have you been feeling sad and especially lonely?" c. "Do you have a history of failed personal relationships?" d. "Do you frequently experience difficulty controlling your anger?"