Twins are at a disadvantage compared to singleton pregnancies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A woman has sought care from her primary care provider, stating, "The front of my foot aches constantly these days, and it's gotten so bad that it keeps me up at night"
The nurse should recognize that this patient may be experiencing the symptoms of: A) Lymphangitis B) Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) C) Raynaud's disease D) Severe arterial insufficiency
What is one of the most important interventions for a nurse to implement when caring for a patient who is terminally ill?
a. Touching and listening to the patient b. Encouraging the patient to express any regrets c. Assessing for signs and symptoms of im-pending death d. Talking to the patient about how other pa-tients have handled the dying process
When staff nurses ignore a patient's verbal threats or acts of intimidation:
a. a greater number of patients return to the facility for care. b. staff nurses report increased job satisfac-tion. c. the patient receives exposure to a positive role model. d. violence escalates.
The 8-year-old patient is receiving methylphenidate (Ritalin). The patient's mother tells the nurse that he won't eat while on his medication. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "It sounds like he is becoming depressed. I will speak to the doctor about starting an antidepressant medication." 2. "Give the medication after meals and encourage him to have supplements between meals." 3. "You are right to be concerned. I will speak to the doctor about starting an appetite stimulant medication." 4. "This is a very serious concern; it would be best for him to see a nutritionist for counseling."