Emergency contraception, i.e., the "morning after pill," must be taken within how many hours of unprotected sex?
a. 24 c. 72
b. 48 d. 96
C
Emergency contraception, i.e., the "morning after pill," must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. It should not be used as regular birth control.
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a. is just as effective as other birth control methods b. should be discarded after two ejaculations c. disposal includes by holding at the base of the penis after ejaculation d. can be used to prevent oral-genital membrane contact e. store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight f. provides the most protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
A client has a myocardial infarction in the left ventricle and develops crackles bilaterally; 3-pillow orthopnea; an S3 heart sound; and a cough with pink, frothy sputum. The nurse obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 88%
What do these signs and symptoms indicate for this client? A) The development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) B) The development of left-sided heart failure C) The development of right-sided heart failure D) The development of cor pulmonale
The client has a red wound. How should this wound be cared for?
a. It should be protected and kept moist and clean. b. It needs debridement. c. It needs to be cleansed of purulent exudate and nonviable slough needs to be removed. d. It should be left open to the air to dry.
An infant returns to the unit following surgical correction of bilateral congenital clubfeet. The infant has bilateral long-leg casts. The nurse notes that the toes on both feet are edematous, but there is color, sensitivity, and movement to them
Which action by the nurse is the priority? 1. Apply a warm, moist pack to the feet. 2. Elevate the legs on pillows. 3. Encourage movement of the toes. 4. Call the surgical provider to report the edema.