Sandra has palpitations that are occurring with muscle twitching, paresthesia, and fatigue. What might a specific diagnostic test be to determine the cause?
a. Serum calcium
b. Electrocardiogram (ECG)
c. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test
d. Complete blood cell count (CBC)
A
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1. Breastfeeding class 2. Birthing classes 3. Early pregnancy class 4. Adolescent pregnancy class
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a. patient's vital signs during painful periods. b. dilation of the patient's pupils. c. painful expression on the patient's face. d. report of the severity of the pain.
The nurse is teaching a pregnant woman with a prepregnancy body mass index of 26 about recommended weight gain
The nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the woman states that she should gain no more than which amount during pregnancy? A) 35 to 40 pounds B) 25 to 35 pounds C) 28 to 40 pounds D) 15 to 25 pounds
A child with cerebral palsy has undergone surgery for placement of a baclofen pump. Which of the following would the nurse include when teaching the parents about caring for their child?
A) Waiting 48 hours before allowing the child to take a tub bath B) Not allowing the child to sleep on his side for about 4 weeks C) Calling the physician if the child's temperature is over 100.5°F D) Discouraging the child from stretching or bending forward for 4 weeks