Left sided heart failure leads to congestion in the peripheral tissues and viscera, jugular vein distention, and edema
a. true
b. false
Answer: b. false
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a. "I must decrease my intake of fat." b. "I will increase my intake of protein." c. "A decreased intake of carbohydrates will be required." d. "An increased intake of vitamin C is necessary."
After delivery of the placenta, a patient's uterus is sluggish to contract. What should the nurse prepare to do to assist the patient at this time?
A) Administer intravenous fluids. B) Measure blood pressure every 15 minutes. C) Administer oxytocin (Pitocin) as prescribed. D) Prepare to administer blood products as prescribed.
Which assessment finding 24 hours after vaginal birth would indicate a need for further intervention?
a. Pain level 5 on scale of 0 to 10 b. Saturated pad over a 2-hour period c. Urinary output of 500 mL in one voiding d. Uterine fundus 2 cm above the umbilicus
The client is having fetal heart rate decelerations. An amnioinfusion has been ordered for the client in an attempt to alleviate the decelerations. The nurse understands that the type of decelerations that will be alleviated by amnioinfusion is:
A. Early decelerations. B. Moderate decelerations. C. Late decelerations. D. Variable decelerations.