Which complication of pregnancy does a nurse suspect when the patient reports painless vaginal bleeding at 32 weeks of gestation?
a. Placenta previa
b. Eclampsia
c. Abruptio placentae
d. Premature rupture of membranes
ANS: A
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A female client who suffers from urethral strictures undergoes a dilation procedure. Following the procedure, she experiences a burning sensation while voiding and also observes tinges of blood in urine
The nurse informs the client that blood-tinged urine is normal following a dilation procedure. Which of the following measures should the nurse take to reduce her discomfort? A) Suggest that she visit a local ostomy support group. B) Instruct her to frequently clean and wash the perineum. C) Instruct her to apply moisture sealants. D) Instruct her to take sitz baths and nonnarcotic analgesics.
Which of the following activities are involved when delegating tasks to other members of the nursing team? Choose all that apply
1) Supervising patient care that is given 2) Determining the skill mix of unit personnel 3) Assessing the needs of the clients involved 4) Deciding which tasks to assign to a team member
The client has hypotension, receives as much opioid analgesia as the prescription allows, and continues to have difficulty sleeping at night from pain. Which should the nurse implement to relieve pain and improve sleep?
1. Encourage controlled breathing. 2. Provide a glass of wine at bedtime. 3. Give a sedative 1 hour before sleep. 4. Increase fluids and reposition client.
You are assisting a patient with deep-breathing and coughing exercises. The person needs to exhale:
a. Through pursed lips b. Though the mouth c. Through the nose d. Through a mouthpiece