A client complains of irregular menses. On further assessment, the nurse observes that the client is obese and is developing hirsutism
Her diagnosis indicates an ovarian dysfunction with increased levels of estrogen, testosterone, and luteinizing hormone (LH). The nurse interprets these findings to suggest:
A) Premature ovarian failure
B) Polycystic ovarian syndrome
C) Hypothyroidism
D) Adrenal hyperplasia
B
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A normal laboratory finding following a burn injury is
A) decreased leukocytes. B) decreased blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level. C) increased hematocrit. D) decreased potassium.
A client with chronic lung disease is having difficulty breathing, and is slumped in the bed. The priority nursing intervention would be to:
1. place the client on oxygen. 2. have the client breathe into a paper bag. 3. call and request a code team. 4. place the client in a high Fowler's position.
After teaching a group of nursing students issues and problems commonly associated with antiparkinson drug therapy, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which nursing diagnosis as common?
Select all that apply. A) Risk for Injury B) Risk for Infection C) Diarrhea D) Impaired Physical Mobility E) Imbalanced Nutrition: More Than Body Requirements
The nurse and a colleague begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult patient. Which ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths should be used?
a. 5:1 b. 5:2 c. 10:1 d. 30:2