The nurse advises a pregnant woman to reduce her fluid intake with meals. Which condition will this action relieve or prevent?
A) Nosebleeds
B) Heartburn
C) Blood clots
D) Constipation
Ans: B
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Patients have expectations regarding the health care services they receive. To protect these expectations, which of the following has become law?
a. American Hospital Association's Patient's Bill of Rights b. Self-determination act c. American Hospital Association's Standards of Care d. The Joint Commission's rights and responsibilities of patients
A woman is diagnosed with a cystocele. She states she is relieved the condition is only the result of weakening of the structures that support her uterus. What response by the nurse is indicated?
1. "I am glad you have been able to receive some background information about your condition." 2. "A cystocele is actually the result of the rectum pushing forward into the vagina." 3. "The cystocele has occurred because the bladder is pressing downward on the vagina." 4. "This condition is actually caused by a weakening of the uterus itself."
While recording the health history, the nurse learns that a patient has worked at a landfill for the last 35 years. Why is this information important?
1. It reflects the patient's level of education. 2. The patient has had possible exposure to environmental toxins. 3. Patients who work out of doors are more likely to develop skin cancer. 4. The patient probably also uses tobacco.
In explaining to a patient who is being dismissed from the hospital that he has a clean-contaminated wound, the nurse states:
1. "Although the wound is an incision, it was grossly contaminated during surgery, so it is important to notify your physician if the drainage increases." 2. "Your incision seems to be developing a purulent drainage. Make sure that you notify your doctor if you notice that the drainage develops a foul smell." 3. "Your drainage cultured a high number of microorganisms, but since we've seen no evidence of infection and you are taking an antibiotic, you probably don't need to worry about it." 4. "Surgical wounds are exposed to normal flora that resides on the skin. It is important to observe it for signs of infection, such as drainage that turns yellow or green."