A patient with hypertension who is receiving intravenous magnesium sulfate therapy has requested an epidural anesthetic. The perinatal nurse should first review the patient's complete blood count results for evidence of a decreased platelet count
A) True
B) False
A
True
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a. Correctly identifying client using two identifiers b. Ensuring informed consent is obtained if required c. Hanging the blood product with Ringer's lactate d. Staying with the client for the entire transfusion
A mastectomy care plan should address psychosocial problems of the patient. What should this be directed toward?
a. Caring for the wound and dressings b. Finding an appropriate support group c. Educating for methods for controlling edema d. Helping the patient express feelings and concerns
Nursing care and policy need to address which of the following issues? Select all that apply
a. Poverty b. Homelessness c. Domestic violence d. Lack of insurance e. Racism
A prepackaged bathing kit is called a/an ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).