A woman in her ninth month of pregnancy is in the ICU, recovering from surgery to remove a stage 1 tumor from her brain. She is still under the effects of general anesthesia
As the nurse is taking her vital signs, the woman regurgitates some fluid from her mouth. What is the most likely cause of the regurgitation?
A) Esophageal cancer
B) Displacement of the esophageal sphincter
C) Airway obstruction
D) Congenital defect of the esophagus
B
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a. health promotion. b. health protection. c. disease prevention. d. wellness.
The school nurse set up a "don't smoke, don't start" program that focused on children who did not smoke. Which of the following stages of disease was the focus of the program?
a. Adaptation b. Convalescence c. Pathogenesis d. Prepathogenesis
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all that apply. 1. Breastfeeding the infant 2. Switching to a bottle that has a collapsible bag inside 3. Putting the infant in a baby swing after feeding 4. Burping the baby more frequently 5. Giving the baby a suppository once each morning
A parent who has a hearing impairment is presented with a number of challenges in parenting. Which nursing approaches are appropriate for working with hearing-impaired new parents (Select all that apply)?
a. Use devices that transform sound into light. b. Assume that the patient knows sign language. c. Speak quickly and loudly. d. Ascertain whether the patient can read lips before teaching. e. Written messages aid in communication.