You place an external fetal monitor on a woman in labor. Which of the following instructions would be best to give her?
A) Lie supine so the tracing does not show a shadow.
B) Avoid flexing her knees so her abdomen is not tense.
C) Lie on her side so she is comfortable.
D) Avoid using her call bell to reduce interference.
C
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A patient newly diagnosed with hypertension has just been given a prescription for medication. Along with promoting safety, what is the other goal of the nurse's teaching plan?
A) A blood pressure of 120/80 B) Medication compliance C) A discussion with his insurance company about the cost of the drug D) Verbalization of why drugs should be kept out of the reach of children
An older adult patient complains of thirst, headache, and weight loss. The patient appears emaciated. On physical assessment the nurse finds that the patient's skin does not return to nor-mal shape after being assessed
This finding is consistent with which of the following? a. Pallor b. Cyanosis c. Erythema d. Poor skin turgor
The 6 Cs of nursing are ______.
a. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment b. care, compassion, cleverness, courage, communication, commitment c. care, compassion, competence, cleanliness, courage, commitment d. Care, compassion, competence, clemency, commendableness, commitment
You are moving a mask. Which part is contaminated?
a. The upper ties b. The lower ties c. The front part d. The entire mask