The perinatal nurse recognizes that the laboring multiparous patient who is attempting a vaginal birth following a previous Cesarean birth (VBAC) needs frequent assessments to ensure that there is ________ during her labor
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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When trying to differentiate false labor from true labor, the nurse realizes which of the following statements regarding true labor is correct?
a. Discomfort of the contraction is in the fundus. b. Contractions do not follow a pattern. c. Contractions get stronger with ambulation. d. Contractions may stop with ambulation.
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is hypertensive. Which additional clinical manifestations leads the nurse to believe that the client is experiencing early preeclampsia?
A) Persistent headache B) Excessive protein in the urine C) Right-sided abdominal pain D) Severe epigastric pain
A client diagnosed with bulimia nervosa is to receive fluoxetine (Prozac) by oral solution. The medication is supplied in a 100-mL bottle. The label reads 20 mg/5 mL. The doctor orders 60 mg q day. Which dose of this medication should the nurse dispense?
A. 25 mL B. 20 mL C. 15 mL D. 10 mL
An identified outcome for the family of the patient with a terminal illness is that they will be able to provide psychological support to the dying patient
To assist the family to meet this outcome, which of the following should the nurse plan to include in the teaching plan? a. Demonstration of bathing techniques b. Application of oxygen devices c. Recognition of patient needs and fears d. Information on when to contact the hospice nurse