What other problems might be going on with P.T. that you should consider?
What will be an ideal response?
• Inaccurate dating
• Irritable uterine contractions rather than preterm labor
• Dehydration
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A patient, age 36, is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy for treatment of testicular cancer. He is withdrawn and does not initiate interaction with the nurse. What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?
a. Carefully explain the postoperative activity restrictions. b. Show him a diagram of what the orchiectomy will accomplish. c. Assure him that he will have adequate future sexual functioning. d. Assess his concerns related to his diagnosis and treatment.
Percutaneous coronary intervention is contraindicated for patients with lesions in which coronary artery?
a. Right coronary artery b. Left coronary artery c. Circumflex d. Left main coronary artery
Community health means meeting the:
a. collective needs of a group by identifying problems and managing interactions. b. needs of an individual within the commu-nity by identifying problems and manag-ing interactions. c. needs of the health care system within a population or area. d. needs of a population by identifying problems and managing interactions.
A patient is being considered for medication therapy to treat high blood pressure. Prior to beginning medication, the nurse should prepare to schedule the patient for which diagnostic tests? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hematocrit b. Electrocardiogram c. Liver function tests d. Blood glucose level e. Cholesterol and triglycerides