A nurse is conducting a prenatal class for expectant parents. What is one topic that should be addressed to promote safety in the developing fetus?
A) alcohol consumption and smoking
B) infant hygiene and feeding
C) the stages of labor with possible complications
D) the role of the father in proper prenatal care
A
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a. 4-year-old b. 6-year-old c. 10-year-old d. 14-year-old
The nurse is assessing a patient who is 6 hours postoperative from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery
The patient's heart rate is 120, blood pressure is 90/50, urine output is decreased, chest tube output is decreased, heart sounds are muffled, and peripheral pulses are diminished. What action should the nurse take first? 1. Notify the physician immediately. 2. Recheck vital signs in 15 minutes. 3. Reposition the patient. 4. Increase the intravenous fluids.
The patient develops a pleural effusion, so a chest tube is inserted. The nurse detects crepitus at the insertion site. Which conclusion by the nurse is most appropriate?
1) Consolidation of the lung tissue 2) Pleural thickening 3) Air leakage into subcutaneous tissue 4) Obstructed airway
Which describes a major characteristic of viruses?
A. Extracellular parasites B. Intracellular parasites C. Extracellular bacterial in nature D. Intracellular bacterial in nature