The nurse is caring for a child following a cardiac catheterization. What will be the highest priority when providing care during the first 12 hours post procedure?
A) Keeping the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees
B) Observing the extremity
C) Changing the dressing at least every three hours
D) Monitoring for signs of infection
Ans: B
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A client's chorionic villus sampling (CVS) reveals the presence of trisomy. How would the nurse interpret this test result?
1. Nondisjunction has not occurred. 2. The fetus's organ systems are involved. 3. There is trisomy in the placenta. 4. There is trisomy in at least one fetal tissue.
A woman's physician has suggested that she eat iodized salt during pregnancy. On which of the following would you base your explanation for this suggestion?
A) Thyroid activity, which depends on iodine intake, increases during pregnancy. B) Because of decreased thyroid activity during pregnancy, the thyroid does not produce as much as normal. C) Progesterone formation is dependent on a high iodine intake. D) Adrenal-gland activity during pregnancy decreases iodine's effectiveness.
Which of the following cultures/races is not at risk for diabetes mellitus?
1. Navajo 2. Mexican-American 3. Chinese 4. African-American
A teenager diagnosed with borderline personality disorder should have discharge planning instructions of:
1. A consistent caregiver. 2. Monitoring of media, such as the Internet, television, and video games. 3. Obtaining support from family and friends. 4. Seeking medical attention when the teenager feels good.