A client confused about terminology asks the nurse to define conception. Which statement would the nurse include in the response?
A) The moment at which a woman experiences an orgasm
B) When one sperm penetrates one ovum to form a zygote
C) The development of the human embryo
D) The period during which a woman is most fertile
B
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The nurse identifies that one of the IV pumps has been malfunctioning and was placed outside a patient room until it could be repaired. To prevent an equipment-related accident from occurring, which action should the nurse take first?
a. Tag the pump and remove it from the area. b. Initiate a work order on the pump. c. Clean the pump and put it in the equipment closet. d. Call the pump manufacturer.
The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who is suspected of having appendicitis. Based on this data, which prescriptions does the nurse anticipate from the healthcare provider?
Select all that apply. A) A cephalosporin B) A barium enema C) Regular diet D) Pain medication E) Complete white blood cell count
What nursing action is indicated when a child receiving a unit of packed red blood cells complains of chills, headache, and nausea?
a. Continue the infusion and take the child's vital signs. b. Stop the infusion immediately and notify the physician. c. Slow the infusion and assess for cessation of symptoms. d. Start a dextrose solution and stay with the child.
Latex allergy is suspected in a child with spina bifida. Appropriate nursing interventions include
a. Avoiding using any latex product b. Using only nonallergenic latex products c. Administering medication for long-term desensitization d. Teaching family about long-term management of asthma