During a term antepartum NST (non-stress test), you notice several variable decelerations that decrease at least 15 bpm and last at least 15 sec long. Which of the following is the least likely explanation?
A. True knot
B. Gestational diabetes
C. Umbilical cord entanglement
D. Oligohydramnios
Ans: B. Gestational diabetes
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A) Educating the patient that symptom relief may not occur for several weeks B) Stressing that symptom relief may take up to 4 months to occur C) Making adjustments to each day's dose based on the blood pressure trends D) Educating the patient about the potential changes in LOC that may result from the drug
The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for surgery this morning who is not to be given anything orally
The nurse reviews the medication administration record and finds the patient has an important medication due but it is supposed to be given orally. What is the nurse's best action? A) Give the medication with a small sip of water. B) Give the medication via a different route. C) Hold the medication and put a note on the front of the chart for the surgeon. D) Call the ordering health care provider and clarify administration.
The nurse determines that a patient has a knowledge deficit regarding her diagnosis of achalasia. The nurse begins patient teaching by explaining that achalasia is
a. a white patch on the mouth or tongue mucosa. b. caused by frequent ulceration on the lip. c. caused by excess exposure to sun and wind. d. caused by the inability of a muscle to relax.
The nurse explains that a Hindu refers to the record of his or her life and its accomplish-ments as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word