A client in her second trimester is complaining of spotting. Causes for spotting in the second trimester are diagnosed primarily through the use of which of the following?
1. A nonstress test
2. A vibroacoustic stimulation test
3. An ultrasound
4. A contraction stress test
3
Explanation: 3. Indirect diagnosis is made by localizing the placenta via tests that require no vaginal examination. The most commonly employed diagnostic test is the transabdominal ultrasound scan.
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A patient in the ICU vomits repeatedly. The contents of his emesis are brownish-black. What should the nurse suspect based on this finding?
A) Gastrointestinal hemorrhaging B) Bile escaped through the pylorus and mixed with stomach acid C) Bile escaped through the pylorus but did not have time to mix with stomach acid D) Deficit of bile in the small intestine
The nurse is discharging a patient with a new prescription for levothyroxine. What would the nurse teach the patient to report to her health care provider? (Select all that apply.)
A) Nervousness B) Insomnia C) Chest pain D) Loss of hair E) Nausea
A nurse is planning education for a group of older adults at a senior center on promoting respira-tory health. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Annual influenza immunization b. Pneumococcal pneumonia immunization c. Smoking cessation d. Weight reduction e. Benefits of low-sodium low-fat diets
In the formation of platelets, the megakaryocyte:
1. Breaks into pieces called platelets. 2. Is a part of the formation of any cell type. 3. Is necessary for RBC formation. 4. Does not release platelets.