The primigravida in labor asks the nurse to explain the electronic fetal heart rate monitor strip. The fetal heart rate baseline is 150 with accelerations to 165, variable decelerations to 140, and moderate long-term variability
Which statement indicates that the client understands the nurse's teaching? "The most important part of fetal heart monitoring is the: A. Absence of variable decelerations."
B. Presence of variability."
C. Fetal heart rate baseline."
D. Depth of decelerations."
B
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The nurse is preparing a patient for a pelvic examination. Which patient position is most appropriate?
1) Side-lying 2) Supine 3) Lithotomy 4) Prone
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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a. ask him if he would like some time alone. b. offer a tissue and let him know it is all right to cry. c. explain to the patient that you will be able to help him more if he can control his emotions. d. ask the patient what he is upset about.