A nurse is gathering subjective data from a client who is seeking a prescription for an oral contraceptive. To identify risk factors associated with the use of an oral contraceptive, which question should the nurse ask?
A. "Are you dieting?"
B. "Do you smoke cigarettes?"
C. "Do you engage in strenuous exercise such as jogging?"
D. "Do you normally have menstrual cramps with your periods?"
Ans: B. "Do you smoke cigarettes?"
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A 25-year-old woman reports to her health care provider's office with reports of having been sexually assaulted by an acquaintance 4 days ago. The woman is concerned about pregnancy. What action is indicated by the nurse?
1. Inform the woman she likely is already pregnant and will not benefit from emergency contraception. 2. Assess the woman's financial resources to obtain the emergency contraception preparation. 3. Determine any potential allergies to the components of the emergency contraception pills. 4. Advise the woman that emergency contraception is administered only in the first 72 hours after the attack.
The forensic nurse would most likely be involved in:
a. performing an assessment of rape victim and collecting specimens needed for court. b. assigning a patient with chest pain to be seen first, followed by a patient with an insect bite of unknown origin with red streaks but no respiratory distress. c. assessing a patient at home by asking the patient to place a receiver over the pacemaker to evaluate capture of pacing stimuli and transmitting the results to another state where nurse located. d. performing pediatric life support at the scene of an accident to stabilize then transport via helicopter to the nearest trauma center.
The nurse is discussing vitamin and minerals and their action in diabetes with the nutrition class. What essential mineral has been studied for its possible role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes?
A) Chromium B) Manganese C) Zinc D) Potassium
Which nursing intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a child who is sedated, unconscious, and on a mechanical ventilator?
1. Out-of-bed transfer to wheelchair 2. Whirlpool baths 3. Maintenance of intravenous (IV) hydration 4. Active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises