When working with a client with a somatization disorder, which is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A) Avoiding discussion of physical symptoms
B) Allowing the client to freely explore the meaning of the physical symptoms
C) Confronting the client on the validity of the physical symptoms
D) Gradually limiting the focus on physical symptoms
D
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A) It is administered orally. B) It is administered as U-5. C) It is administered with a TB syringe. D) It is administered as U-10.
While examining a 75-year-old woman, the nurse notices that the skin over her right breast is thickened and the hair follicles are exaggerated. This condition is known as:
a. Dimpling. b. Retraction. c. Peau d'orange. d. Benign breast disease.
Clotting factors and fibrinogen levels are normally decreased during pregnancy and remain low in the immediate puerperium. This hypocoagulable state increases the risk of throm-boembolism, especially after cesarean birth
1. True 2. False
The nurse is reviewing amniocentesis with a pregnant client. In which order should the nurse explain the steps that will occur during this procedure?
1. Conduct an ultrasound 2. Fetal heart rate assessed 3. Local anesthetic provided 4. Skin cleansed with antiseptic solution 5. Insertion site observed for fluid streaming 6. 22-gauge needle inserted to withdraw amniotic fluid