The nurse assisting with a pelvic exam documents a positive Chadwick's sign when which of the following is/are noted?
A) softening of the cervix B) fetal heart tones C) softening of the lower uterine segment D) bluish-purple discoloration of the cervix and vagina
D
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What has caused nurses' responsibilities in the hospital to broaden over the years?
1. Higher graduation rates from colleges of nursing 2. NCLEX standards 3. An edict from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing 4. Technological advances
A husband calls the nurse's station stating that his wife, who delivered last week, is happy one minute and crying the next. He says, "She was never like this before the baby was born." Which should be the nurse's initial response?
a. Reassure him that this behavior is normal. b. Advise him to get immediate psychological help for her. c. Tell him to ignore the mood swings because they will go away. d. Instruct him in the signs, symptoms, and duration of postpartum blues.
A client with a family history of hearing loss asks the nurse what he can do to prevent this disorder as he ages. Which of the following should the nurse instruct this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Turn down radio and television volume. 2. Avoid noisy areas such as rock concerts. 3. Wear protective devices. 4. Use plain cotton balls in the ears. 5. Avoid sun exposure. 6. Flush the ears daily with mineral oil.
Which of the following groups has the highest rate of poverty?
1. Children 2. Teenagers 3. Women 4. Elderly