A pregnant woman in the 36th week of gestation complains that her feet are quite swollen at the end of the day. After careful assessment, the nurse determines that this is an expected finding at this stage of pregnancy
Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to suggest?
A) "Limit your intake of fluids."
B) "Eliminate salt from your diet."
C) "Try elevating your legs when you sit."
D) "Wear Spandex-type full-length pants."
C
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The nurse would recognize the early signs of hypovolemic shock would include: Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Increased work of breathing. 2. Pulse rate of 56. 3. Heart rate 130. 4. Capillary refill time greater than three seconds. 5. Blood pressure 72/42.
The nurse checks the coagulation studies on a client who is not receiving any type of anticoagulant therapy. Which finding should be reported to the physician?
1. Platelet count is 250,000 mm3. 2. APTT is 25 seconds. 3. INR is 2.5. 4. Prothrombin time is 20 seconds.
Which information about dietary management should the nurse include when teaching a patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?
a. "You will need to remain on a bland diet." b. "Avoid foods that cause pain after you eat them." c. "High-protein foods are least likely to cause you pain." d. "You should avoid eating any raw fruits and vegetables."
A diabetic ulcer is one that occurs in people with diabetes resulting from dysfunction of the nerve
True False