The nurse would consider which of the following clients to be at greatest risk for postpartum hemorrhage?
A) the client who delivered a preterm infant at 34 weeks' gestation B) the client who delivered twins by cesarean section C) the client who has a temperature of 100.1F just after delivery D) the client who labored for 15 hours with a 45-minute second stage
B
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A) Mycobacterium tuberculosis B) Septic shock hemorrhage C) Autoimmune antibodies D) Metastatic malignancies
What is an appropriate nursing intervention for the child with a tension headache?
a. Assess for an aura. b. Maintain complete bed rest. c. Administer pharmacologic headache relief measures. d. Assess for nausea and vomiting.
During a nurse–client interaction, which nursing statement may belittle the client's feelings and concerns?
A. "Don't worry. Everything will be alright." B. "You appear uptight." C. "I notice you have bitten your nails to the quick." D. "You are jumping to conclusions."
A nurse is called to the home of a neighbor and finds an unconscious person still holding a medication bottle labeled pentobarbital sodium. What is the nurse's first action?
a. Test reflexes b. Check pupils c. Initiate vomiting d. Establish a patent airway