An abortion in which the fetus dies but is retained in the uterus is called:
a. inevitable abortion.
b. missed abortion.
c. incomplete abortion.
d. threatened abortion.
B
Missed abortion refers to a dead fetus being retained in the uterus.
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A) Asking parents to leave during painful procedures for the child B) Assuming that the child's illness is secondary to parental ignorance C) Encourage a family member to be constantly present at the child's side D) Restricting visits by family to ensure that the child can rest
The nurse is teaching an elder client who is recovering from a prolonged illness about a new medication regimen. The most appropriate teaching aid would be:
A) assist client with making a written list of medication times. B) instruct a family member on the times of the new medications. C) encourage the client to ask frequent questions. D) have the client repeat the instructions back to you.
When a nurse works in a health care agency that charts by exception (CBE), he or she knows that the patient assessment is structured by what?
A) Medical diagnoses B) Patient needs C) Standardized norms D) Joint Commission standards
The nurse determines that a client is utilizing a maladaptive method to cope with a new illness. Which of the following is the client most likely demonstrating?
1. Crying 2. Exercising 3. Reading 4. Sleeping