The nurse admits a woman to the obstetrician's office who is 36 weeks pregnant, and obtains a blood pressure reading of 172/114. Prior blood pressure readings had been 142/88. The nurse checks a urine specimen, and finds 4+ protein in the urine
When the nurse returns to the examination room, the client is having a grand mal seizure. The nurse anticipates a diagnosis of: A) gestational hypertension. B) chronic hypertension. C) eclampsia. D) pre-eclampsia.
C
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Which type of response is demonstrated when an individual seeks help from family, friends, or a community resource during a time of stress?
a. Internal b. External c. Physiologic d. Psychologic
Place the following steps in ethical decision making in the order in which they should be carried out
1 . Identify the health problem. 2 . Implement decisions. 3 . Identify the decision maker. 4 . Define the ethical issue. 5 . Evaluate actions and decisions. 6 . Gather additional information. 7 . Examine moral and ethical principles. 8 . Explore alternative options. a. 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 3, 2, 5 b. 1, 4, 3, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 c. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 d. 4, 1, 3, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8
A nursing group has been very successful in achieving its goals even though the group has lacked leadership. Which of the following factors is probably most responsible for the group's success in goal achievement?
a. Life experience c. Informal organizational structures b. Extrinsic satisfaction d. Cohesive groups
The nurse is helping a client with teeth flossing. What should the nurse instruct the client to do with the dental floss?
1. Wrap the length of dental floss around the wrist 2. Make a knot at the end of a length of dental floss 3. Weave the dental floss between the upper row of teeth 4. Wrap one length of floss loosely around index fingers of both hands