A woman is using Depo-Provera as a method of birth control. What common side effect should the nurse explain to the patient?
A) constipation B) nausea C) irregular bleeding D) pregnancy
C
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A patient informs the nurse that he has been having abdominal pain that is relieved when having a bowel movement. The patient states that the physician told him he has irritable bowel syndrome
What does the nurse recognize as characteristic of this disorder? A) Weight loss due to malabsorption B) Blood and mucus in the stool C) Chronic constipation with sporadic bouts of diarrhea D) Client is awakened from sleep due to abdominal pain.
Selecting a computer system depends primarily on the needs and expectations of the organization. Which of the following choices are not relevant in the decision making process?
1. Applications needed to accomplish goals 2. Back up options 3. Cost 4. The computer literacy of the nursing staff
What is the first step in developing a plan to reduce risk for injury for a client diag-nosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
a. Evaluating the client's understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease. b. Assessing the client's ability to cope with the physical changes the disease will cause. c. Determining the degree of acceptance the client has for the suggested lifestyle changes. d. Monitoring the client for signs of depression and hopelessness regarding the future.
Using knowledge of normal growth and development, which activity would be expected when observing a 12-week-old infant?
A) The infant is able to sit up and can roll over B) The infant smiles at significant others C) The infant grasps objects and brings them to the mouth D) The infant bears weight on legs when held in standing position