The nurse describes the return of the postpartum patient's uterus to a pregravid state as ________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
involution
Involution is the decrease in size of the uterus to a prepregnant state.
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a. forming. b. norming. c. organizing. d. storming. e. working.
Which of the following is a major reason why the American public doesn't get sufficient amounts of exercise?
A) Lack of interest B) Lack of knowledge C) Lack of time D) Cost
What is the first action the nurse should perform when administering a drug intravenously through a special administration chamber?
a. Inject the medication to be administered into the chamber. b. Set the intravenous flow rate. c. Prime the infusion equipment. d. Initiate the infusion at the prescribed rate.
While the nurse is removing a fecal impaction, the client begins to perspire profusely and complains of shortness of breath. The nurse notes that the client's pulse rate has slowed to 44 beats per minute. Which is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Holding the fingers still until the symptoms stop, and then resuming removal of fecal impaction 2. Stopping the procedure immediately 3. Continuing the procedure, and monitoring the client carefully 4. Stopping the procedure and calling the health care provider immediately