The perinatal nurse knows that changes in the pelvic floor musculature that normally occur in labor include:
A) Eversion of the anus
B) Thinning of the perineal body
C) Exposure of the internal rectal wall
D) Pulling downward on the levator ani muscles
A, B, C
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A) Pulmonary edema B) Distended neck veins C) Dry cough D) Orthopnea
The nurse is assisting the client into a wheelchair. When seating the client in the chair, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Unlocking the wheels 2. Positioning the calf supports and lowering the footplate 3. Applying the seat belt 4. Asking the client to sit far back in the chair
A patient has been on hydrocodone for 6 months and asks if this medication is addictive. Which would be the nurse's best response?
a. "Dependence may develop." b. "This is not an addictive narcotic." c. "All medications are addictive." d. "Taking food with this medication will help."
Your client is a pregnant teenager. Your assessment reveals that she has conflict with her parents. Your finding is a result of assessment of her:
1. psychological needs. 2. physical needs. 3. social needs. 4. hopelessness.