The nurse is conducting a prenatal class for a group of pregnant women and their partners. When illustrating the various potential complications that can necessitate a cesarean delivery, which primary reason should the nurse point out?
a. Placenta Previa
b. Ruptured uterus
c. Nonreassuring fetal status
d. preeclampsia
c. Nonreassuring fetal status
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A wife whose husband is terminally ill tells the nurse "I do not want to cry in front of my husband. I
do not want him to know how close he is to death or how sad I am.". A therapeutic response would be a. "You are right to protect him at a time when he is so vulnerable.". b. "You need to consider the fact that time is running out.". c. "He might be more reassured than disturbed by your tears.". d. "You definitely need to be honest about your feelings.".
A nurse is reviewing the medications prescribed at discharge for an 85-year-old client who is going home today. The client is ordered Metamucil
Besides dosage and scheduling, what additional information would the nurse give the patient about this medication used to prevent constipation? A) drink additional water after taking the medication B) avoid eating immediately after the medication C) eat sparingly after the medication is given D) do not add anything to flavor the taste of the drink
A seasoned RN is especially competent in knowledge of the computerized charting system in a facility and is able to assume the team leader role on a regular basis. In which type of care delivery system is this nurse most likely providing care?
1. Primary nursing 2. Team nursing 3. Differentiated practice 4. Case method
What client has the greatest risk of having a peptic ulcer?
1. A 24-year-old who complains of being stressed mentally 2. A 52-year-old who smokes 3. A 56-year-old who is taking prednisone and ibuprofen for chronic low-back pain 4. A 48-year-old who is taking acetaminophen and aspirin to reduce fever