The perinatal nurse explains to the student nurse that in the fetal circulation, the lowest level of oxygen concentration is found in the umbilical arteries
A) True
B) False
A
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The nurse is preparing to assess a 1-year-old client for signs of discomfort. When conducting the assessment, which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Asking the client to rate the pain on a scale of 0-10 during the assessment process B) Asking the parent to hold the client in the lap during the assessment process C) Reading a book to the client during the assessment process D) Recommending that the parent leave the room during the assessment process
A patient is recovering from a kidney transplant. He is receiving cyclosporine after surgery. The purpose of this drug is to
a. promote diuresis. b. prevent infection. c. manage pain. d. suppress the immune response.
A patient with severe heart failure is discharged with a prescription for nitroglycerin ointment. What technique do you teach the patient's spouse to use to avoid experiencing side effects when applying this drug?
a. Squeeze the ointment onto the special paper. b. Cleanse the skin before applying the drug. c. Rotate the drug application skin sites. d. Wear a pair of disposable gloves.
A patient refuses to take any medication because he "can't afford it.". Which of the following should the nurse do to help this patient?
1. Find out of the patient is eligible for medication assistance counseling. 2. Call the health care provider. 3. Mark the medication as "refused" in the administration record. 4. Ask the patient how he expects to get better if he does not take the medication.