A couple is seeking advice regarding what they can do to increase the chances of becoming pregnant. What recommendation can the nurse give to the couple?
1. The couple could use vaginal lubricants during intercourse.
2. The couple should delay having intercourse until the day of ovulation.
3. The woman should refrain from douching.
4. The woman should be on top during intercourse.
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Explanation: 3. This is the correct answer, as douching can alter sperm mobility.
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a. The suction is discontinued when the patient is ambulated to the bathroom. b. The collection device is emptied at the end of the shift and output recorded in the chart. c. The patient's bed is placed in the semi-Fowler's position to facilitate lung reexpansion. d. The patient is encouraged to use his incentive spirometer at least 10 times every hour.
The nurse will gather information about which organ system to figure a patient's Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score?
1. Integumentary 2. Lymphatic 3. Hematologic 4. Endocrine
Which cardiac arrhythmia is the nurse most likely to assess in a patient with an embolic stroke?
A) Sinus tachycardia B) Atrial fibrillation C) First degree heart block D) Ventricular tachycardia
A patient is recovering from a minor
automobile accident that occurred 1 week ago. He is taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for muscular pain and goes to physical therapy three times a week. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for him? a. Risk for injury related to decreased sensorium b. Risk for addiction related to psychologic dependency c. Decreased fluid volume related to potential adverse effects d. Disturbed sleep pattern related to the drug's interference with REM sleep