Which preexisting condition would be a contraindication to treatment with reserpine?
a. History of deep vein thrombosis
b. Depression
c. History of migraine headaches
d. Anxiety
b
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a. Checking to see if the machine is working b. Keeping controls in a secure place on the bed c. Placing padding in the machine per request d. Storing the CPM machine under the bed after removal
Which of the following exemplifies a service orientation?
a. Staff members on the unit are encouraged to chart details about family support networks. b. Chart audit reveals that details related to assessment of family history are missing. c. The palliative care unit organizes a "tree of light" fundraiser each year to highlight the importance of palliative care. d. A children's preoperative holding area is initiated in response to requests from families and nurses who care for them..
A nurse is preparing to listen to the breath sounds of a client. The nurse should:
A. Ask the client to lie prone B. Ask the client to breathe in and out through the nose C. Hold the bell of the stethoscope lightly against the chest D. Listen for at least one full respiration in each location on the chest
The frequency of miscarriage is estimated to occur in:
a. 15–20% of pregnancies. b. 1 out of 8 pregnancies. c. 1 out of 4 teenage pregnancies. d. every first pregnancy.