Which of the following symptoms in a client who is using oral contraceptives should be reported to the physician immediately?
a. Decrease in menstrual flow
b. 5-pound weight gain
c. Leg pain and edema
d. Increased pigmentation of the face
C
Oral contraceptives increase clotting factors that may place the woman at risk for thrombophlebitis. Leg pain and edema are symptoms of thrombophlebitis.
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The nurse asks questions regarding information the patient has already given. The patient says, "Are you listening to me?" How should the nurse respond? A. "Yes, I'm listening." B. "I'm sorry, I'm a bad typist." C. "This form is ridiculous because it asks the same question." D. "This system is new and I do not want to forget anything you tell me."
The nurse is planning to assess the effectiveness of a patient's coughing and deep breathing exercises. What assessment will provide the nurse with information on the effectiveness of the patient's coughing and deep breathing?
A) Assessing activity tolerance B) Checking nail bed perfusion C) Auscultating the lungs D) Monitoring pulse
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Which of these care activities can be delegated to the nursing assistive personnel (NAP)?
Select all that apply. a. Performing a capillary blood sugar measurement b. Positioning and turning F.N. every 2 hours c. Counseling F.N. on pain control measures as needed d. Assessing F.N.'s status on the Glasgow Coma Scale e. Emptying the Foley catheter collection bag f. Monitoring F.N.'s serum potassium levels