The perinatal nurse teaches the postpartum woman about the normal process of diuresis that she can expect to occur approximately 6 to 8 hours after birth. A decrease in which of the following hormone is primarily responsible for the diuresis?
A) Prolactin
B) Progesterone
C) Oxytocin
D) Estrogen
D
Estrogen
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The nurse is assessing the coping patterns of a newly admitted patient. What will the nurse include in this assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Current stressors as perceived by the patient b. Use of drugs or alcohol c. Recent weight changes d. Age and height e. Temperature
A parent is concerned because a school-age child who experienced a crisis is wetting the bed at night. Which statements should the nurse make about possible therapies? (Select all that apply.)
1. "School-based interventions may help your child." 2. "Cognitive-behavioral therapy may be beneficial for your child." 3. "Interventions that support parental involvement may help your child." 4. "Cognitive therapy that addresses thought processes involved in crisis may help your child." 5. "Behavioral therapy to address the relationship between mood and behavior may help your child."
The nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of urinary tract infection. The physician has ordered an IV antibiotic. What is the priority prior to administering this medication?
1. Obtain a platelet count. 2. Obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity. 3. Obtain a PTT. 4. Obtain a full set of vital signs.
What should a nurse anticipate will happen when a patient's first ELISA result is positive?
a. The diagnosis of AIDS is confirmed. b. The test is repeated in 6 to 8 months. c. Another blood sample must be obtained for testing. d. A Western blot test is performed on the same sample.