Which of the following instructions would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client who is to undergo a vacuum aspiration?
A) Visit the clinic a day before the procedure for insertion of laminaria tents.
B) Avoid urinating for at least 2 hours after the insertion of prostaglandin gel.
C) Douche or clean the vaginal area thoroughly before arriving for the procedure.
D) Avoid wearing tampons after the insertion of laminaria tents.
A
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The nurse is assessing a client's right lower extremity and notes an area of redness. Which part of the hand will the nurse use to further assess the client's skin?
1. Fingertips. 2. Metacarpophalgeal joints. 3. Dorsal surface. 4. Ulnar surface.
Which nursing action is most appropriate when treating a child who has a fever of 102.5° F?
a. Restrict fluid intake. b. Administer an aspirin. c. Administer an antipyretic such as acetaminophen. d. Bathe the child in tepid water.
The nurse assesses that a hearing aid is operating correctly by:
A. Speaking very softly behind the client B. Covering the client's unaffected ear and speaking C. Determining the client's response to a normal tone of voice D. Removing the hearing aid and sending it to be checked by an audiologist
In order to provide patient teaching, it is important to be familiar with medication ________ materials to be able to look up unfamiliar medications.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).