The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. The patient reports feeling "bored and caged," and asks when he can resume normal activities. Which finding indicates that bed rest may be discontinued?
a. The patient has been compliant with me-dication for 2 weeks.
b. The serum sodium level is 140 mEq/L.
c. The patient's weight returns to preillness baseline.
d. The patient's blood pressure is 110/74.
D
Bed rest is enforced until the person with glomerulonephritis no longer exhibits hypertension and hematuria.
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1. Smoking cessation program for lung cancer prevention for an assisted living group. 2. Seasonal influenza vaccine clinic for the groups at the senior citizen's center. 3. Biannual pneumonia vaccine clinic at the local grocery store on senior discount day. 4. Antituberculosis vaccine and tuberculosis prevention education at the refugee center. 5. Weekly gathering of an older adult group for walking at the park together.
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a. Patient's physical needs are a priority to safety. b. Psychosocial needs are a priority to safety. c. Education is a priority to safety. d. Psychosocial needs are a priority to physical needs.
The nurse is assisting in the care of a client in labor who is having an amniotomy performed. The nurse assesses that the amniotic fluid is normal if it has which of the following characteristics?
1. Clear and dark amber color 2. Light green color with no odor 3. Thick white color with no odor 4. Straw-colored, with flecks of vernix