A laboring patient in the birthing center has a hematocrit of 49. The nurse should anticipate that this finding is related to:
1. Anemia
2. Dehydration
3. Hemorrhage
4. Infection
2. Dehydration
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A nurse is caring for a client with a fractured arm. As part of hair care, what should the nurse do to increase circulation and distribution of sebum in the client's hair?
A) Use a wide-toothed comb. B) Brush the client's hair slowly. C) Apply a conditioner or alcohol. D) Provide the client with a turban.
When teaching the client about a new medication, the nurse should include which information?
1. Adverse effects that can be expected 2. Which adverse effect to report to the health care provider 3. The drug's therapeutic action 4. Chemical composition of the drug 5. Name of the drug manufacturer
Roles for nurses related to global health include providing (select all that apply)
a. Medications and vaccines for worldwide use b. Direct patient care and facilitating education and health promotional needs of the community c. Knowledge and skill in countries where nursing is an organized profession d. Consultation to auxiliary personnel
A sexually active married couple, discussing birth control methods with the nurse, express the need for a method that is convenient. Because the couple has told the nurse that family-planning goals have been met, which method of birth control does the nurse suggest?
A. Diaphragm B. Spermicide C. Sterilization D. Male condom