Following delivery, the nurse must assess the mother to identify physiological changes during this stage. For the first hour, this assessment is done every:
a. 5 minutes.
b. 10 minutes.
c. 15 minutes.
d. 30 minutes.
C
During the first hour, assessments are done every 15 minutes.
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A) "Depolarization is the mechanical contraction of the heart muscles." B) "Depolarization is the electrical stimulation of the heart muscles." C) "Depolarization is the electrical relaxation of the heart muscles." D) "Depolarization is the mechanical relaxation of the heart muscles."
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A) Teach and encourage turning B) Feed in the sitting position C) Apply oxygen as needed D) Demonstrate signs of adequate respiration
The client states that an herbal supplement is "better" because it is standardized. What is the nurse's best response regarding standardization?
1. It shows which products were tested for their efficacy. 2. It shows which supplements underwent clinical trials. 3. It allows for a comparison of potency among herbal products. 4. It indicates which products are FDA-approved.
Cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids travel between the liver and peripheral tissues through which mechanism?
1. Bound to apoproteins 2. As unbound free molecules 3. Bound to albumin 4. Bound separately in molecule complexes