To detect this complication, what will be the focus of your ongoing assessment?
What will be an ideal response?
Respiratory status: lung sounds, respiratory rate, oxygenation status, VS, laboratory values.
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The nurse makes a visual aid differentiating between mild, moderate, and severe anemia. The signs and symptoms of mild anemia include: (Select all that apply.)
a. hemoglobin of 14.4 g/dL. b. palpitations. c. dyspnea on exertion. d. pallor. e. fatigue.
Nurses should be aware that the induction of labor:
1. can be achieved by external and internal version techniques. 2. is also known as a trial of labor (TOL). 3. is almost always done for medical reasons. 4. is rated for viability by a Bishop score.
The nurse is concerned that a pregnant patient is not psychologically prepared to give birth. What are the factors that could interfere with a pregnant patient's ability to go through labor?
A) Pelvic measurements B) Unplanned pregnancy C) Support person involvement D) Type of childbirth preparation E) Superstitions and beliefs about pregnancy and birth
Pain at the end of life is complex and multifactorial, and prevalence varies according to diagnosis and other factors. A client has somatic pain. How is this type of pain typically described?
A) Burning, electrical, or tingling B) Gnawing, cramping, or aching C) Aching, throbbing, or stabbing D) Electrical, cramping, throbbing