The nurse is explaining the menstrual cycle to a group of women
The teaching on phases of the menstrual cycle should include the fact that the corpus luteum begins to degenerate, estrogen and progesterone levels fall, and the blood supply to the endometrium is reduced in which phase? A. Menstrual phase
B. Proliferative phase
C. Secretory phase
D. Ischemic phase
D
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When educating an individual diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) regarding prescribed medication therapy, the nurse should include that:
a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like escitalopram (Lexapro) have failed to prove effective in managing PTSD-related depression. b. the prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) venlafaxine (Effexor) is intended to help lessen intrusive thoughts. c. benzodiazepines like alprazolam (Xanax) are safe and have very good results in managing avoidance symptoms. d. mood stabilizers like valproic acid (Depakote) are effective in managing mood swings that occur with PTSD.
The nurse is assisting in providing an educational session to new mothers regarding the methods that will decrease the risk of recurrent otitis media in infants
Which of the following statements, if made by a mother in the group, indicates a need for further instruction? 1. "I need to feed the infant in an upright position." 2. "I should not provide the infant with a bottle during naptime." 3. "Bottle-feeding should be discontinued as soon as possible." 4. "I need to discontinue breast-feeding as soon as possible."
Evidence-based practice is often considered the same as ‘doing or participating in research'. What does this tell us about the importance of using research to inform evidence-based practice?
What will be an ideal response?
A client has been prescribed buspirone hydrochloride (BuSpar) for managing the anxiety symptoms that accompany borderline personality disorder
Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client regarding the safe use of this medication? A) "Be careful not to drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication." B) "Be sure and always take this medication with food." C) "Stop taking this medication if you experience dry mouth." D) "Try to avoid taking any medications containing aspirin while taking this medication."