Extension of the pill-free interval (PFI) for users of the combined oral contraceptive pill introduces the risk of ovulation and thus the possibility of pregnancy should unprotected sexual intercourse occur at that time
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: True
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After teaching a client with early polycystic kidney disease (PKD) about nutritional therapy, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will take a laxative every night before going to bed." b. "I must increase my intake of dietary fiber and fluids." c. "I shall only use salt when I am cooking my own food." d. "I'll eat white bread to minimize gastrointestinal gas."
A patient with bipolar disorder takes lamotrigine. Which complaint by the patient would prompt the nurse to hold the drug and refer the patient to the physician for further assessment?
a. "I get a little dizzy sometimes." b. "I had a headache last week that lasted for about an hour." c. "I've broken out in a rash on my chest and back." d. "Last night I woke up twice with a bad dream."
A patient is having a blood transfusion, but the fluid is dripping very slowly. The blood has been infusing for more than 4 hours. What should the nurse do next?
A) Continue with the transfusion and document the drip rate. B) Report to the next shift the amount of blood left to infuse. C) Take and record vital signs more often. D) Discontinue the blood transfusion.
The nurse teaches student nurses to be respectful to any person who is physically or mentally challenged. Which of the following is a recommended nursing intervention when caring for this population?
A) Acknowledge and pet a client's helper animal. B) Do not touch a client's assistive equipment. C) Refer to clients as "disabled persons." D) Do not offer to assist a client with a disability.