A pregnant woman confides to you, "I want to deliver at home because our car is in bad shape and might break down on the way to the hospital." Her comment is likely to reflect which of the following?
A) An indication that the couple has been living beyond their means
B) Being afraid to deliver in a hospital setting
C) Fear of having an emergency delivery before reaching the hospital
D) Having an excessive reaction related to pregnancy
C
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A nurse works in a gerontology clinic. What age-related changes cause the nurse to alter standard assessment techniques from those used for younger adults? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dentition deteriorates with more cavities. b. Nail beds may be thickened or discolored. c. Progressive loss of hair occurs with age. d. Sclerae begin to turn yellow or pale. e. Skin becomes dry as the client ages.
A patient's blood pressure is 118/82 mm Hg. He asks the nurse, "What do the numbers mean?" The nurse's best reply is:
a. "The numbers are within the normal range and are nothing to worry about." b. "The bottom number is the diastolic pressure and reflects the stroke volume of the heart." c. "The top number is the systolic blood pressure and reflects the pressure of the blood against the arteries when the heart contracts." d. "The concept of blood pressure is difficult to understand. The primary thing to be concerned about is the top number, or the systolic blood pressure."
The nurse explains to the patient with neuropathic pain that the most effective pain control will be achieved through the use of: (Select all that apply.)
a. analgesics. b. opioids. c. antidepressants. d. anti-inflammatory agents. e. anticonvulsants.
What occurs in the gastrointestinal system of the child with Hirschsprung disease?
What will be an ideal response?