The nurse is caring for a 28-year-old pregnant woman admitted to the hospital in labor at 42 weeks' gestation. Her pregnancy was uneventful except for 1+ protein in her urine on the last visit. Her blood pressure reading on admission is 140/88. Which of the following factors would cause the nurse to assess the client as high-risk during labor?
A) her age
B) protein in the urine
C) her gestation
D) blood pressure reading
C
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The nurse is providing education to a patient who wishes to lose weight; she is told that she has a body mass index (BMI) of 45, which indicates she is:
A) A normal weight B) Extremely obese C) Overweight D) Mildly obese
What does fee-for-service payment mean?
1. The patient has a healthcare card that must be presented at the point of care. 2. Patients pay the practitioner for each service they receive. 3. Healthcare providers are paid a fixed amount per person to provide care. 4. Charges are waived by the government.
A nurse caring for a patient with colorectal cancer is preparing the patient for upcoming surgery. The nurse administers cephalexin (Keflex) to the patient and explains what rationale?
A) To treat any undiagnosed infections B) To reduce intestinal bacteria levels C) To reduce bowel motility D) To reduce abdominal distention postoperatively
In documentation of nursing care plans, critical pathways differ from traditional nursing care plans in their:
1. Client outcomes 2. Client assessment 3. Nursing interventions 4. Multidisciplinary approach