The perinatal nurse observes Lindy, a 21-year-old, G1 TPAL 0000 woman who is entering the transition phase of labor. Lindy has been using a patterned breathing method to cope with the increasing strength of contractions
She complains of lightheadedness and tingling in her fingers. The perinatal nurse's most appropriate intervention is to:
A) Assist Lindy back to bed and encourage her to lie on her left side
B) Assist Lindy with putting her head between her knees
C) Assist Lindy with cupping her hands and breathing into them
D) Assist Lindy to breathe more slowly and to take a cleansing breath
C
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a. Attempt to dissolve the clog by instilling a cola product. b. Determine if any of the medications come in liquid form. c. Flush the tube before and after administering medications. d. Mix all medications in the formula and use a feeding pump. e. Try to flush the tube with 30 mL of water and gentle pressure.
A client has difficulty in communicating as a result of his illness. He displays a rapid, confusing delivery of speech patterns. Which term best describes this difficulty in communicating?
a. Aphasia b. Dyslexia c. Speech cluttering d. Incongruent communications
Which of the following would be considered the research design for Level III evidence?
a. Well-designed controlled trials without randomization b. Systematic reviews of descriptive or qualitative studies c. Systematic review of randomized clinical trial studies d. Opinion of authorities and expert committees
Ordered: heparin 3500 units subcut q6h. Available: How many milliliters should the nurse prepare?
a. Estimated dose: b. DA equation: c. Evaluation: Indicate the nearest measurable dose on the syringe.