The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing acute myocardial infarction. What electrocardiogram change should the nurse expect for this patient's health problem?
A. ST-segment elevation
B. Widening of the QRS complex
C. Bradycardia
D. Loss of P waves
Answer: A
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For a woman with a healthy weight before pregnancy, gaining 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy is considered to be
a. too low for a healthy pregnancy. b. too high for a healthy pregnancy. c. the current recommended range for weight gain. d. the current range for weight gain for a woman experiencing gestational diabetes.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn
The nurse should instruct the parents to notify the healthcare provider in case of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. More than one episode of forceful vomiting. 2. More than 6 to 10 wet diapers per day. 3. A bluish discoloration of the skin with or without a feeding. 4. Refusal of two feedings in a row. 5. Development of eye drainage.
What instructions will you give L.J. about his activity?
How to teach the patient?
Using knowledge of child development, the best approach when preparing a toddler for a procedure is to:
a. Avoid asking the child to make choices. b. Demonstrate the procedure on a doll. c. Plan for the teaching session to last about 20 minutes. d. Show necessary equipment without allowing child to handle it.