A female patient is experiencing increasing premenstrual symptoms over the past few years and thinks "something must be wrong." What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
B. Early menopausal symptoms
C. Normal pattern of premenstrual syndrome
D. Interpersonal relationship difficulties
Answer: C
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A nurse is assessing a child after an open reduction of a fractured femur. Which of the following are signs that compartment syndrome could be occurring? Select all that apply
1. Pink, warm extremity 2. Pain not relieved by pain medication 3. Dorsalis pedis pulse present 4. Prolonged capillary refill time with paresthesia
A woman is admitted with rubella. What action by the nurse manager is best?
A. Place the woman on droplet precautions. B. Put the woman in contact isolation. C. Tell the nurses to use good hand-washing techniques. D. Use standard precautions only.
The patient voices feeling very stressed regarding her immune deficiency diagnosis and the care regimen. Which response by the nurse is most beneficial in addressing the patient's stress?
a. "I can't imagine how it must feel to have this disorder and all of the treatment re-gimen that goes along with it." b. "What worries you the most about your immune disorder?" c. "Light exercise and relaxation techniques may really help alleviate your stress." d. "Maybe you should talk to your doctor about your stress so he can prescribe some antianxiety medication."
Maintenance fluids help the patient preserve a normal fluid and electrolyte balance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false