Which of the following would be most appropriate for the woman who experiences dysfunctional labor in the first stage of labor?
A) Hold all explanations until after the birth to conserve the woman's energy.
B) Limit talking to things the woman asks questions about.
C) Provide ongoing communication about what is happening.
D) Tell her not to feel anxious or discouraged about what is happening.
C
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Prior to 1940, schools of nursing in the United States were loosely controlled and poorly organized, with low educational standards
Which of the following events ushered in a new era of organization and accountability in practical nursing education? A) Legislation that put nursing schools under the control of state legislation B) The entry of registered nurses into faculty positions at practical nursing schools C) Political pressure from patients and families that were dissatisfied with their hospital care D) Influence from European nurses during World War II who had higher educational standards
A frantic family member is distressed about the flaccid paralysis of her son following a spinal cord injury several hours ago. What does the nurse know about this condition?
a. It is an ominous indicator of permanent paralysis. b. It is possibly a temporary condition and will clear. c. It degenerates into a spastic paralysis. d. It will progress up the cord to cause seizures.
A client asks the nurse why a medication prescribed by the provider "didn't do anything at all." Which statement by the nurse accurately describes how genetics influence drug action?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "Genetic differences can result in significant differences in how each client's body handles the same medication." B. "Genetic differences can cause mutations in enzymes, changing the way they function. This can alter how the body metabolizes and excretes drugs." C. "Because of genetic differences, medication may accumulate to toxic levels in one client while in another client may be inactivated before it can have a therapeutic effect." D. "Genetic differences can be expressed as an alteration in the structure of an enzyme, which can cause a defective receptor and an allergic response to drugs." E. "Genetic differences in clients who are biracial result in an allergic response to medications."
A nurse cares for a client who has a serum potassium of 7.5 mEq/L and is exhibiting cardiovascular changes. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
a. Prepare to administer sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) 15 g by mouth. b. Provide a heart healthy, low-potassium diet. c. Prepare to administer dextrose 20% and 10 units of regular insulin IV push. d. Prepare the client for hemodialysis treatment.