A pregnant woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which of the following would be the priority for this woman on admission?
A) Performing a vaginal examination to assess the extent of bleeding
B) Helping the woman remain ambulatory to reduce bleeding
C) Assessing fetal heart tones by use of an external monitor
D) Assessing uterine contractions by an internal pressure gauge
C
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(Select all that apply.) a. total sleep time and sleep efficiency are reduced. b. rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is short-er, less intense, and more evenly distrib-uted. c. sleep requirements for older adults are less than that of younger adults. d. daytime napping is common. e. sleep tends to be deeper in older adults than in younger adults.
The nurse plans client teaching for home oxygen therapy at 3 L/min. Which does the nurse choose for the outcome of client teaching?
1. Use a small E tank for all-day trips. 2. Secure oxygen tanks inside of a car. 3. Turn off oxygen to light cigarettes. 4. Keep a fire extinguisher within reach.