Which intervention should the nurse implement for a female client diagnosed with pelvic relaxation disorder?
A) Describe proper administration of vaginal suppositories and cream.
B) Encourage the client to perform Kegel exercises 10 times daily.
C) Explain the importance of using condoms when having sexual intercourse.
D) Discuss the importance of keeping a diary of daily temperature and menstrual cycle events.
Answer: B) Encourage the client to perform Kegel exercises 10 times daily.
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a. Hypothyroidism is a normal effect of pregnancy and usually is of no conse-quence. b. Neuropsychologic deficits in the fetus can occur if the condition is not treated. c. No danger to the fetus exists until the third trimester. d. Treatment is required only if the patient is experiencing symptoms.
Which source for health information, available electronically, will enable the community health nurse to learn about the many characteristics of a community and to identify trends or patterns?
A) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention B) United States Census Bureau C) American Heart Association D) American Cancer Society
Decreasing the angle between two bones is ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The tympanic thermometer measures body temperature in the
A. mouth. B. nostril. C. rectum. D. ear.