When preparing a client for a Papanicolaou smear, the nurse should place the client in which position?
a. dorsal lithotomy c. knee-chest
b. high Fowler's d. prone
A
The dorsal lithotomy position is used in gynecological examinations such as a Papanicolaou smear.
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A teenage girl spends most of her free time with friends. In sharing their concerns about this behavior with the school nurse, the parents are worried about their child seeming to draw away from them. What should the nurse respond to the parents?
1. "You should really keep better track of your child. It's hard to tell what kinds of trouble she may be getting into." 2. "Independence is really important for this age group. Try to be extra attentive when your child does spend time at home." 3. "Use stricter guidelines for curfew and punishment if curfew is broken." 4. "Is it possible that your child might be taking drugs?"
A patient with a family history of heart disease asks the nurse to recommend herbs that decrease the risk for heart disease. The nurse suggests the patient discuss which herbs with the health care provider?
1. Flaxseed 2. Green tea 3. Soy 4. Milk thistle 5. Acai
When making a closed bed
A) place the bottom sheet even with the head of the mattress. B) make one entire side first. C) make the entire bottom of the bed first. D) change the pillowcase first.