A client at 20 weeks gestation is scheduled for an ultrasound to diagnose fetal abnormalities. The nurse realizes that this diagnostic test is used to identify which of the following fetal anomalies? (Select all that apply.)
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Spina bifida
3. Congestive heart failure
4. Hydrocephaly
5. Gastritis
6. Microcephaly
2, 4, 6
Ultrasound scanning is used to identify the fetal conditions of spina bifida, hydrocephaly, and microcephaly. Ultrasound scanning is not used to identify fetal diabetes mellitus, congestive heart failure, or gastritis.
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a. anxiety coupled with physical manifestations of stress such as nausea and vomiting b. exhaustion due to total depletion of adaptive energy c. fight-or-flight response d. local adaptation syndrome
A patient with thyroid cancer undergoes a thyroidectomy. After surgery, the patient develops peripheral numbness and tingling and muscle twitching and spasms. The nurse should expect to administer:
A) A thyroid supplement B) An antispasmodic C) A barbiturate D) IV calcium gluconate
A patient experiencing multisystem fluid volume deficit has tachycardia; pale, cool skin; and decreased urine output. The nurse realizes these findings are most likely a direct result of which process?
1. the body's natural compensatory mechanisms 2. pharmacological effects of a diuretic 3. effects of rapidly infused intravenous fluids 4. cardiac failure
Which goal is most likely to be chosen by the nurse for a patient who uses the interpersonal model as a basis for practice?
a. The patient will develop mature, satisfying relationships that are relatively free of anxiety. b. The patient will rid himself of irrational beliefs, including "shoulds," "oughts," and "musts." c. The patient will learn to meet basic needs responsibly. d. The patient will manage stress adaptively.