The nurse is explaining to a student nurse how to determine fetal presentation and position by performing Leopold's maneuvers. The nurse should explain that the second maneuver in this procedure is used to determine:
A. Whether the fetal head or buttocks occupies the uterine fundus.
B. The location of the fetal back.
C. Whether the head or buttocks lies in the pelvic inlet.
D. The descent of the presenting part into the pelvis.
B
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A nurse completes a cost-accounting study on a program that targets obese adults, helping them to adopt healthier lifestyle choices
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The nurse notes on the chart that a patient with Wilms tumor is to receive palliative care only. The nurse knows this means:
a. The child will continue to receive treatment to cure the tumor b. The child will be kept sedated c. The parents will be relieved of the care of their child d. The child will achieve a comfortable and dignified death
What action would the nurse take when triaging victims following a disaster?
a. Allocation of treatment based on the victim's potential for survival b. Assignment of tasks to the appropriate disaster response personnel c. Determination of the level of disaster and agency involvement d. Participation in community preparedness for the disaster response