A woman in her second trimester comes for a follow-up visit and says to the nurse, "I feel like I'm on an emotional roller-coaster." Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "How often has this been happening to you?"
B) "Maybe you need some medication to level things out."
C) "Mood swings are completely normal during pregnancy."
D) "Have you been experiencing any thoughts of harming yourself?"
C
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1. Identifying one choice as correct to eliminate "none of the above" as a choice. 2. Identifying one choice as incorrect to eliminate "all of the above" as a choice. 3. Not going back and changing an answer once a choice is identified. 4. Going back and reviewing and changing answers as needed once finished with a test. 5. Realizing that most often, the first instinct as to the correct answer is correct.
A female patient who is experiencing menopause is "tired of the night sweats.". Which activity can the nurse suggest to help this patient?
1. Ensure that the bedroom temperature is cool and limit sleeping attire. 2. Reduce intake of milk and milk products. 3. Suggest talking with the physician about a hysterectomy. 4. Exercise 1 hour before going to sleep.
A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding?
a. Reported weight gain b. Serum hematocrit of 42% c. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL d. Total urinary output of 280 mL during past 8 hours
A patient had a left radical mastectomy last year. The nurse assesses for painless and nonpitting swelling of the arm on that side. Which complication of a mastectomy is the nurse assessing for?
a. Infection b. Lymphedema c. Inflammation d. Lymphoma