After an amniotomy, the umbilical cord becomes compressed. The nurse prepares the patient for an instillation of a bolus of warm sterile saline into the uterus, which is called ____________________
ANS:
amnioinfusion
A warm saline bolus is instilled in the uterus to "float" the fetus to relieve pressure on the cord.
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A nurse institutes an exercise program at an inpatient mental health facility. Which wellness domain does this type of program address?
1. Psychological 2. Sociological 3. Biological 4. Cultural
Most people develop analytical thinking at age ___________________ to ___________________ years
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which statement by a patient with an ileostomy as a remedy for ulcerative colitis indicates the need for further teaching?
a. "I will avoid milk products." b. "I should select food with less dietary fi-ber." c. "I'll miss my martini before dinner." d. "I will be glad when the surgeon closes this ileostomy."
A single parent, aged 17 years with one child and pregnant with her second child, has the mental age of a 12-year-old. As the home care nurse, what is your greatest concern in caring for this woman?
A) Her ability to bond with her children B) Her ability to receive financial aid C) Her cognitive ability to understand D) Her physical care abilities