In pregnancy, magnesium sulfate is used principally for:
A) eclamptic seizures.
B) tocolytic therapy.
C) ventricular dysrhythmias.
D) hyperemesis gravidarum.
Answer: A) eclamptic seizures.
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a. A history of physical and sexual abuse b. Evidence of active tuberculosis (TB) c. Extensive tattooing and body piercings d. Personal use of drugs and alcohol e. Positive test results for HIV and hepatitis f. Previous childbirth with living children
Problem-oriented medical records (POMRs):
1. focus on patient response to treatment. 2. is source-oriented charting. 3. reflect the patient's current problems. 4. focus on medical diagnosis.
The postprocedure teaching plan for a client receiving cryosurgery for cervical cancer would include the instruction to
a. avoid vigorous perineal hygiene. b. report any malodorous discharge immediately. c. report discharge that continues longer than 8 weeks. d. take frequent sitz baths to minimize pain.
The nurse assesses the patient's respirations and sees that they are abnormally shallow (i.e., two to three breaths followed by an irregular period of apnea). Documentation by the nurse would be correct if which phrase were used?
a. Biot's respirations b. Cheyne-Stokes respirations c. Kussmaul's respirations d. Hyperpneic respirations