The partner of a pregnant patient comes to the clinic with her. He complains to the nurse that he is experiencing different physical changes
The nurse determines he is experiencing couvade when he describes: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Fatigue.
2. Increased appetite.
3. Headache.
4. Backache.
5. High anxiety level.
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Couvade is demonstrated by increased fatigue in the partner.
Rationale 2: Couvade is demonstrated by an increased appetite in the partner.
Rationale 3: Couvade is demonstrated by the partner's having headaches.
Rationale 4: Couvade is demonstrated by the partner's experiencing backache.
Rationale 5: A high anxiety level is a psychological reaction to the pregnancy, rather than a physical symptom of couvade..
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The first action of the nurse is to: 1. Assist the client to empty her bladder. 2. Help the client back to bed to check her fundus. 3. Assess her blood pressure and pulse. 4. Begin an IV of lactated Ringer's solution.
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a. "Herbal therapy may actually intensify any discomfort from the surgery." b. "Any herbal therapy must be discontinued before the client undergoes surgery." c. "Herbal therapy may lead to a better surgical outcome for the client." d. "Any herbal therapy that has been started before surgery should be continued."
Pediculosis capitis is an infestation of lice on the:
a. Scalp b. Body c. Pubic hair d. Buttocks
The nurse is planning educational sessions for a client regarding the use of a newly prescribed antiepileptic drug (AED). Which topics should be included in these sessions?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The client should take the medication at the same time every day. 2. If the client forgets a dose of medication, wait until the next dose is due and take both doses together. 3. The client should take an additional dose of medication upon experiencing a seizure aura. 4. If the client experiences side effects of the medication, the client should skip the next dose to see if the side effects lessen. 5. The client should avoid using dietary supplements containing kava when on this medication.