During an endocrine assessment, the nurse asks a patient about changes in weight. For which organ is the nurse assessing function in the patient? Select all that apply.
A. Thyroid
B. Adrenal
C. Gonads
D. Parathyroid
E. Pituitary
Answer: E
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A postpartum patient is experiencing hypovolemic shock. What interventions can the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provision of IV fluids b. Placement of an indwelling Foley catheter c. Assessment of oxygen saturation d. Administration of anticoagulants e. Blood transfusion
Which explanation by the nurse explains to a patient that water should be taken with a tablet?
a. "Juice or milk can keep it from dissolving." b. "Water is important for proper metabolism." c. "Water keeps the medicine potent." d. "Water helps to dissolve the medication."
Which statement made by a postpartal woman indicates that further teaching is not needed regarding thrombus formation?
a. "I'll stay in bed for the first 3 days after my baby is born." b. "I'll keep my legs elevated with pillows." c. "I'll sit in my rocking chair most of the time." d. "I'll put my support stockings on every morning before rising."
The nurse notes these statements in a research article:
This study explores changes in coping and emotion that occur between the preoperative and the postoperative period. Further, the relationships between coping and emotion preoperatively and postoperatively are evaluated. Finally, the influence of preoperative coping and emotion on postoperative emotion is documented. This section represents which part of a research study? a. Results b. Methods c. Purpose d. Hypothesis