The nurse is examining a pregnant woman in the third trimester. What skin changes should the nurse highlight as an alteration for the woman's healthcare provider?
1. Linea nigra
2. Melasma gravidarum
3. Petechiae
4. Vascular spider nevi
3
Explanation: 3. Petechiae are pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin. They are seen in hemorrhagic conditions.
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The nurse is teaching a group of new mothers about postpartum nutrition, when one of the clients states that she was told to avoid eating fish too often due to the risk of mercury poisoning
Which of the nurse's following responses most accurately addresses the clients concerns? A) "You're right. It's best to avoid eating fish, especially while you are breast-feeding." B) "There are some modest risks, but they are only associated with some long-living fish." C) "Provided you avoid salmon, you likely won't be putting yourself or your child at risk." D) "The risk of mercury toxicity from eating fish has been shown to be insignificant."
A worker is characterized by her co-workers as "painfully shy" and lacking in self-confidence. Her co-workers say she stays in her cubicle all day, never coming out for breaks or lunch
One day after falling on the ice in the parking lot, she goes to the nurse's office, where she apologizes for falling and mentions that she hopes the company will not fire her for being so clumsy. Which nursing approach or response would be most therapeutic? a. Remain professional and a bit detached so as not to arouse suspiciousness on her part. b. Reassure her that many others have fallen at work and not ever been criticized or fired. c. Acknowledge her concerns in a matter-of-fact manner and provide first aid as needed. d. Explain that an incident report about her fall will go to a manager who will contact her.
The nurse is leading a group therapy session for adults with substance use disorders. The nurse notes that one of the patients appears to defy the nurse and questions the nurse's authority. Which stage of group development is the patient displaying?
1. Conflict 2. Challenge 3. Opposition 4. Disagreement
What information should the nurse include in responding to Natalie?
a) Aspirin comes in children's doses, which can be given safely to 4-year-olds b) buffered aspirin contains an ingredient that can be damaging to small children c) all aspirin products should be avoided unless specifically prescribed d) ibuprofen products should be used for children with a virus