In addition to meeting the metabolic needs of the developing fetus, the mother's blood supply increases significantly in order to perfuse her own organs, especially the:
A) heart and lungs.
B) uterus and kidneys.
C) liver and pancreas.
D) central nervous system.
Answer: B) uterus and kidneys.
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a. Sudden leakage of urine when patient is unable to get to the toilet in time. b. Continuous urine flow from the bladder regardless of attempts to use the toilet c. Leakage of urine from the bladder when the patient coughs, sneezes, or laughs d. Leakage of urine because the patient is unable to indicate need to use the toilet
Which of the following describes the nurse's role for an older patient with a chronic illness?
a. Implement an individualized therapeutic regimen that brings about a cure. b. Provide caring to help the patient live at the optimal level of health and wellness. c. Suggest that the patient accept eventual death to reduce the burdens on the pa-tient's family. d. Encourage the patient to minimize the use of services to control costs.
A postpartum client would be at increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage if she deli-vered a(n):
a. 5 lb, 2 oz infant with outlet forceps. b. 6.5 lb infant after a 2-hour labor. c. 7 lb infant after an 8-hour labor. d. 8 lb infant after a 12-hour labor.
A child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is having difficulty completing homework assignments. What information should the nurse include when teaching the parents about task performance improvement?
A. The parents should isolate the child when completing homework to improve focus. B. The parents should withhold privileges if homework is not completed within a 2-hour period. C. The parents should divide the homework task into smaller steps and provide an activity break. D. The parents should administer an extra dose of methylphenidate (Ritalin) prior to homework.