A primigravida woman at 42 weeks gestation received Prepidil (dinoprostone) for induction 12 hours ago. The Bishop score is now 3. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?
A) Perform nitrazine analysis of the amniotic fluid.
B) Report the lack of progress to the obstetrician.
C) Place the woman on her left side.
D) Ask the doctor for an order for oxytocin.
B
Report the lack of progress to the obstetrician.
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The nurse has developed a teaching plan for the family of a 2-year-old boy who holds his breath when he gets frustrated. Which of the following will be most important to include in this plan?
A) Provide cuddle time whenever the child begins to act out. B) Explain the child's behavior to the parents. C) Encourage the parents to interact more with the child. D) Stay close to prevent injury when he gets frustrated.
In regard to nursing services in a long-term care facility, OBRA regulations include
a. a director of nursing that holds at least a master's degree in health administration. b. availability of vocational nurses on each unit 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. c. the presence of at least four direct caregivers on duty per unit for each shift, re-gardless of census. d. the provision of nursing personnel consistent with the level of care and needs of residents.
The nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia). Which teaching by the nurse regarding this medication is the most appropriate?
1. It works in the small intestine to block absorption of dietary cholesterol. 2. It causes rhabdomyolysis. 3. It increases LDL levels. 4. It increases triglyceride levels.
It is very important that nurses work closely with families in addressing health needs. Reasons for this include each of the following except
1. A clear understanding of the functioning of the individual can be gained only when the individual is assessed within the larger context of the family. 2. Commonalities in risk factors and disease shared by family members can lead to case finding within the family. 3. Family wellness is highly dependent on the role of the family in health care and can be raised through reducing lifestyle and environmental risks and emphasizing health promotion, self-care, health education, and family counseling. 4. It is important to detect nontraditional families that are considered to be at risk for dysfunction. 5. Within the family unit, any dysfunction that affects one or more family members will affect the family as a whole.