When measuring a rectal temperature in a child, the thermometer should be inserted
A) 1/4 inch.
B) 1/2 inch.
C) 1inch.
D) 2 inches.
B
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A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with endometriosis. The nurse works with the patient to achieve which desired outcomes? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. The patient reports no further nausea or vomiting. 2. The patient's menstrual cycle extends to 28 days. 3. Menstrual discomfort does not interfere with activities of daily living. 4. The patient agrees to early hysterectomy for definitive treatment. 5. The patient reports fewer incidents of bladder incontinence.
A 28-year-old patient reports anxiety, headaches with dizziness, and abdominal bloating occurring before her menstrual periods. Which action is best for the nurse to take at this time?
a. Ask the patient to keep track of her symptoms in a diary for 3 months. b. Suggest that the patient try aerobic exercise to decrease her symptoms. c. Teach the patient about appropriate lifestyle changes to reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. d. Advise the patient to use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) to control symptoms.
The student nurse is experiencing intense emotion toward the client for no obvious reason. Which approach by the nursing student would be best?
A) Ignore the feelings and continue to care for the client. B) Discuss feelings with the client. C) Ask to change assignments. D) Discuss feelings with the nursing instructor.
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What will be an ideal response?