Which of the following is most effective in determining the strength of a patient's contractions?
A. Patient report
B. Tocodynanamometer tracing
C. RN palpation
D. Sterile vaginal exam during a contraction
Ans: C. RN palpation
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A) An ultrasound B) A biopsy C) A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) D) A clinical breast exam
A nurse working with a patient in individual crisis intervention would characterize the approaches used as:
a. open-ended. b. passive and indirect. c. active, focused, and explorative. d. psychoanalytic-based techniques.
MC The nurse is teaching a group of high school students the most common risk factors that contribute to the burden of disease in a country such as the United States. Topics should include
A. Unsafe sex, alcohol use, and indoor air pollution. B. Iron deficiency, obesity, and poor hygiene. C. Obesity, sanitation, and high blood pressure. D. High cholesterol, tobacco use, and high blood pressure.
The nurse is providing care for a 9-year-old girl who is medically fragile. Which is an example of the nursing role of collaboration?
A) Informing the team members of the progress of treatment B) Discussing the child's needs with a school nurse C) Advising the pulmonologist of respiratory symptoms D) Arranging for after-school attendance at a day care facility