The clinic nurse uses Leopold maneuvers to determine the fetal lie, presentation, and position. The nurse's hands are placed on the maternal abdomen to gently palpate the fundal region of the uterus. This action is best described as the:
A) First maneuver
B) Second maneuver
C) Third maneuver
D) Fourth maneuver
A
First maneuver
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Using this model, which level of evidence would be highest? a. Summaries such as clinical practice guidelines b. Synopsis of Synthesis such as summaries found in the journal Evidence-Based Nursing c. Syntheses or systematic reviews such as a Cochrane review d. Studies such as synopses of a single study
The nurse is preparing to administer the Denver II Developmental Screening Test to a preschool-age child. Which areas of the child's development should the nurse explain to the mother that this test measures? (Select all that apply.)
A) Social B) Language C) Fine motor D) Intelligence E) Gross motor skills
Which statement made to the home care nurse, by the client with severe COPD indicates a need for further discussion about management of secretions?
A. "I have been drinking at least 3 quarts of water or juice each day." B. "When I cough, I lay on my side so I don't swallow the secretions." C. "My wife uses a vibrator on my back and sides to shake the mucus loose." D. "Even though it smells bad, I use the acetylcysteine nebulizer 3 times each day."
Mark suffers from mild hypertension. Which of the following is best suited to treat his condition?
A. Sodium Nitroprusside B. Diazoxide C. Vasodilators D. Diuretics