The nurse explains to a client that the purpose of a cerclage is to
a. stop premature labor contractions
b. control active vaginal bleeding
c. prevent dilation of the cervix
d. prevent spontaneous rupture of membranes
C
Cerclage is a surgical technique involving suturing the cervix closed in the client with an incompetent cervix and is used to prevent cervical dilation. Medications such as terbutaline are used to stop premature labor contractions. Cerclage has no impact on vaginal bleeding or on the integrity of the membranes.
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When answering the phone in a patient's home, you should:
a. Give the patient's name and your name b. Identify yourself by name and title c. Simply answer with "hello" d. Give your name and the name of the agency you work for
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A) Ziprasidone (Geodon) B) Phenytoin (Dilantin) C) Atenolol (Tenormin) D) Zolpidem (Ambien)
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1. Hepatic 2. Cardiac 3. Genitourinary 4. Respiratory