The nurse identifies a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury related to possible effects of oxytocin therapy. Which of the following actions would the nurse take to ensure a positive outcome for the client?
A) Reduce oxytocin administration by half
B) Start administering tocolytic therapy
C) Assess contractions by using an external monitor
D) Administer hydration and sedation frequently
C
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The nurse reports to the interdisciplinary team that an antisocial patient lies to other patients, verbally abuses a patient with Alzheimer's disease, flatters his primary nurse, and is detached and superficial during counseling sessions
Which behavior should be the priority focus of limit setting? a. Lying to other patients b. Flattering the nursing staff c. Verbally abusing other patients d. Superficiality during counseling
A female client believes she has a sexually transmitted infection because of a "strange discharge" from her vagina and "stinging" when she voids urine
The diagnostic test that might be useful in diagnosing this client's disorder is a: 1. Complete blood count. 2. Biopsy. 3. Serum hormone levels. 4. Papanicolaou smear.
A client in a psychiatric unit has received a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder. The client says to the nurse, "I don't belong in this place with all these loonies
My doctor must be crazy!" Which nursing response is most appropriate? A) "You are here for a psychological evaluation." B) "I'm sure your doctor has your best interests in mind." C) "Why do you think you don't belong here?" D) "Just bide your time. You'll be out of here soon."