A woman is not progressing in her labor. She is to be administered oxytocin. What is the goal of oxytocin therapy?
A) Prevent postpartum bleeding
B) Decrease fetal hyperactivity
C) 3–4 contractions every 10 minutes
D) Diminished periods of relaxation
C
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Herbs and plants can be useful in treating a variety of conditions. Which treatment should a nurse determine is appropriate for a client experiencing frequent migraine headaches?
1. Saint John's wort combined with an antidepressant 2. Ginger root combined with a beta-blocker 3. Feverfew, used according to directions 4. Kava-kava added to a regular diet
The nurse suspects the newborn has an infection when which of the following symptoms are noted? Select all that apply
A) has axillary temperature of 97.2°F B) has increased oxygen demand C) is irritable and crying a lot D) tires halfway through the feeding E) has jaundice
A.N.'s burns are being treated by the open method with topical application of silver
sulfadiazine (Silvadene). In caring for A.N., which interventions will you perform? Select all that apply. a. Shave all hair within the wound beds b. Maintain the room temperature at 85 ° F (29.4 ° C) c. Use clean technique when changing A.N.'s dressings d. Monitor the CBC and WBC with differential frequently e. Do not allow her to bathe for the initial 72 hours after injury f. Apply a 1?16-inch film of medication, covering entire burn
In a typical research report, the nurse can expect to find possible clinical implications in which section of the research study?
a. Research Focus b. Results or Conclusions c. Methods d. Introduction