During a patient's cesarean section delivery of twin girls, she had a sudden onset of dyspnea and cyanosis with a drop in blood pressure, and then developed cardiac arrest. Based on these clinical events, the nurse suspects what complication?
A) Disseminated intravascular coagulation
B) Amniotic fluid embolism
C) Uterine prolapse
D) Massive myocardial infarction
B
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1. pica. 2. bulimia. 3. rumination. 4. regurgitation.
Which is a development task of adolescence?
a. Accepting changes in the body and ap-pearance b. Accepting the parents' attitudes and val-ues c. Getting along with brothers and sisters d. Choosing a career
The nurse is discussing different types of ostomy appliances with a client with a new ostomy. During this discussion, the nurse should keep in mind that an ostomy appliance should
1. be changed daily. 2. protect the skin. 3. collect stool. 4. control odor. 5. be open, so the client can empty it sporadically throughout the day.
The toddler refuses to take his oral medication. What is the best suggestion to the mother from the nurse for ensuring the toddler receives his medication?
1. "Tell him you will buy him a toy if he takes the medication." 2. "Crush the tablet and mix it with a small amount of jam." 3. "Crush the tablet and mix it with milk." 4. "Tell him he will be punished if he does not take the medicine."