Assessment of a pregnant woman reveals that she compulsively craves ice. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following?
A) Quickening
B) Pica
C) Ballottement
D) Linea nigra
B
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Some medications such as tricyclics cause blurred vision. What is the cause of this effect?
A. Hyperglycemia B. Anticholinergic effect C. Hypoxia D. Hypertension
A woman tells the nurse, "My partner is frustrated with me. I don't have any natural lubrication when we have sex." What type of sexual disorder is evident?
a. Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder b. Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder c. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder d. Female Orgasmic Disorder
"A patient who is dependent on barbiturates is scheduled for surgery following an automobile accident. The nurse recognizes that this patient
a. may need less pain medication during the postoperative period. b. should be provided with taper doses of barbiturates following surgery. c. may have an immediate onset of withdrawal symptoms when given anesthetic and analgesic agents. d. has a low risk for physical withdrawal symptoms but is likely to experience craving and drug-seeking behavior during the post-operative period."
A respiratory rate greater than 25 per minute is____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).