Which should the nurse teach a pregnant patient to report to the health care provider as soon as possible?
A) Vomiting two to three times a day during first trimester
B) Abdominal pain coming and going during the third trimester
C) Heartburn awakening her at night during the first trimester
D) Frequent urination, every one to two hours, during the first trimester
Ans: B
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A) preventing the influx of sodium into nerve cells. B) increasing the action of anticholinesterase in nerve synapses. C) antagonizing nociceptors. D) agonizing opioid receptors in the CNS.
After endotracheal suctioning, the nurse notes that the intracranial pressure for a patient with a traumatic head injury has increased from 14 to 17 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Document the increase in intracranial pressure. b. Ensure that the patient's neck is in neutral position. c. Notify the health care provider about the change in pressure. d. Increase the rate of the prescribed propofol (Diprivan) infusion.
The nursing student has to administer a routine daily medication to a client. The nursing student knows it is imperative to identify each client correctly in at least two ways before any care is given
What are the best ways for the nursing student to identify correctly the client? 1 . Check the client's arm ID bracelet. 2 . Ask clients their name and birth date. 3 . Ask the client if his name is Mr. Smith. 4 . Ask the staff person to identify the client. A) 1, 2 B) 1, 4 C) 2, 3 D) 3, 4
A patient approaches the nurse and impatiently blurts out, "You've got to help me! Something terrible is happening. My heart is pounding." The nurse responds, "It's almost time for visiting hours. Let's get your hair combed."
Which approach has the nurse used? a. Distracting technique to lower anxiety b. Bringing up an irrelevant topic c. Responding to physical needs d. Addressing false cognitions