Secondary care focuses more on complex medical and surgical interventions, cancer care, rehabilitative services, long-term care such as burn care, and palliative and hospice care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The primary care provider knows which of the following statements below will also benefit an adult client with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus performing isometric exercise to help control his blood glucose levels?
A) A reduction in the amount of adipose tissue B) An increase in his basal metabolic level C) Increased efficiency in the use of oxygen by his muscles D) Improved range of motion in his joints
In which client situation could an amniotomy be safely performed?
a. G1 P0, 38 weeks' gestation, 20% effaced, closed cervix b. G2 P1, 40 weeks' gestation, with fetus in a breech presentation c. G2 P0, 39 weeks' gestation, 70% effaced, cervix dilated 2 cm d. G3 P2, 41 weeks' gestation, early labor complicated with hydramnios
Which statement about Down syndrome is true?
a. It is caused by an inborn error of metabolism. b. Often the infant has slanting eyes and low-set ears. c. It is more common in offspring of women under age 20. d. The mean IQ of a person with Down syndrome is about 100.
A patient with heart failure is prescribed a one-time dose of furosemide (Lasix) 400 mg by intravenous (IV) push immediately. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Contact the prescriber and request that the dose be changed from IV push to IV piggyback. b. Give the dose by IV push over a 10-minute period of time. c. Hold the dose and notify the prescriber immediately. d. Start an IV and administer the drug as prescribed.