A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with preterm premature rupture of membranes who is about to be discharged home about caring for herself. Which statement by the woman indicates a need for additional teaching?
A) "I need to keep a close eye on how active my baby is each day."
B) "I need to call my doctor if my temperature increases."
C) "It's okay for my husband and me to have sexual intercourse."
D) "I can shower but I shouldn't take a tub bath."
C
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What conclusion can be drawn from this information? A. The client has poor oral hygiene habits. B. There may be lesions extending further down the esophagus. C. The client is experiencing an allergic reaction to the treatment. D. This is a side effect of antifungal agents used to treat the disorder.
A client is hospitalized for chemotherapy. The registered nurse intervenes when observing which action by the nursing assistant?
a. Allowing the client to rest instead of making him or her perform oral hygiene b. Helping the client wash the groin and axillary areas every 12 hours c. Cutting food and opening food packages when the client's meal tray arrives d. Reminding the client to use the incentive spirometer every hour while awake
A substance released into a synapse in order to carry an impulse from one nerve to another is known as a:
a. ganglionic transmitter. c. catecholamine agonist. b. neuromuscular agonist. d. neurotransmitter.
A 46-year-old patient tells the nurse about using acetaminophen (Tylenol) several times every day for recurrent bilateral headaches. Which action will the nurse plan to take first?
a. Discuss the need to stop taking the acetaminophen. b. Suggest the use of biofeedback for headache control. c. Describe the use of botulism toxin (Botox) for headaches. d. Teach the patient about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).