If a nurse observes an increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure in a new postpartum client, the nurse should suspect the client has developed which of these conditions?
a. positive Homans' sign c. dehydration
b. postpartum hemorrhage d. uterine distention
B
Postpartum hemorrhage and urinary tract infection are two complications related to urinary retention and bladder overdistension. A full bladder displaces the uterus and causes excessive bleeding.
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A person weighs 180 pounds. Which explanation concerning how to determine the amount of fat this person should consume each day is correct?
a. Someone your weight needs to limit fats so you can lose weight. b. If you are at your ideal weight you should limit your daily fat grams to 1/2 your weight. c. Fat intake will depend on the presence of any cardiac issues. d. Read food labels well and focus your diet on low fat foods.
The RN is preparing a primary IV line. Does this need to be done using clean or sterile technique?
What will be an ideal response?
The client who has just returned from the operating room following an exploratory laparotomy is likely to experience effective pain relief from:
a. p.o. acetaminophen. c. p.o. codeine sulfate. b. IV morphine. d. IV ketorolac
Under whose leadership was psychiatric nursing included in the training of general nurses in the 20th century?
a. Dorothea Dix b. Effie Taylor c. Edward Cowles d. Hildegard Peplau