When a client in the third trimester of pregnancy develops a rigid, painful abdomen, it is likely the client has developed which of these conditions?
a. central abruptio placenta c. incomplete placenta previa
b. marginal abruptio placenta d. placenta previa
A
Abruptio placenta is the premature separation of the uterus. Preterm labor, hypoxia, and anemia are the most serious complications. If hypoxia is severe, irreversible fetal brain damage or fetal death may occur.
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A) Methylprednisolone B) Metoclopramide (Reglan) C) Prochlorperazine (Compazine) D) Promethazine (Phenergan)
According to current data related to the nursing shortage: (Select all that apply.)
a. salaries of nurses are competitive with those of other professionals such as teachers. b. only 16.8% of nurses are minorities. c. overall, nurses are satisfied with their jobs but leave the profession because of fear of contracting fatal diseases. d. the employment opportunities for nurses continue to be strong. e. staff nurses are returning to school to obtain certificates to teach nursing.
When planning to discharge a client with schizophrenia, the nurse teaches the family various strategies to implement effective communication skills. The nurse asks the family to: Select all that apply
A) Leave the client alone. B) Talk with family or friends. C) Increase external stimuli. D) Increase dose of medication. E) Pick a time and topic to practice.
Healthcare institutions expect that nursing graduates will be able to apply their theoretic knowledge for safe client care. Which of the following actions best demonstrates this?
A) Creating a nursing care plan for a newly admitted patient B) Responding appropriately to a patient complaining of chest pain C) Advocating for a patient's interests with members of other disciplines D) Conducting a thorough and thoughtful search for nursing employment