A nurse is assigned to care for a client with an ectopic pregnancy. Which possibility of
ectopic pregnancy should the nurse be aware of?
A) Endangers the life of the mother
B) Increases the risk of bleeding during pregnancy
C) Increases the size of the uterus by about 16 times
D) Increases the capacity of the uterus to 5,000 mL
A
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At what age do federal guidelines state that children have the right to give assent for treatment and research procedures?
a. when the child can verbally state the treatment desired and its benefits b. when the child can read a consent form and sign his or her name c. at 7 years of age d. at 18 years of age
How many milliliters would the nurse document on the intake and output form as being absorbed from a 1 liter bag if the 125 mL was left in the bag?
A) 800 B) 825 C) 850 D) 875
A client who drinks 3 to 4 martinis before dinner every night feels that people who drink beer are alcoholics because of the volume of alcohol in each can. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
a. "Beer and martinis have the same alcohol and calorie content." b. "Only beer drinkers are considered alcoholics if they overindulge." c. "The alcohol in 4 martinis is equal to about 11 cans of regular beer." d. "People who drink martinis may consume a smaller amount of alcohol but can still be considered alcoholics."
While completing an assessment, a nurse discovers that a client's older brother has been hospitalized several times for depression. The nurse understands that this client's chances of developing the same disorder are:
A) The same as for the general population. B) Less than for the general population. C) Greater than for the general population. D) Minimal if he is immunized with lithium.