Women who survive amniotic fluid embolism are at significant risk for which of the following?
a. Metabolic impairment from elevated blood glucose
b. Neurological impairment from severe hy-poxemia.
c. Urinary impairment from excess fluid in renal system
d. Cardiac impairment from undue stress on the heart
B
Women who survive amniotic fluid embolism are at significant risk of neurological impairment from severe hypoxemia. If delivery has not been completed, the fetus is at the same risk of hypoxemia and subsequent damage or death. Even if the woman survives the acute phase of
this condition, she is at risk for chronic disease such as adult respiratory distress syndrome.
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The nurse is caring for a patient with blindness. When reviewing the care plan, the nurse notes which of the following goals need to be modified?
a. The patient will report any drainage from the wound with a foul odor to the primary care provider after discharge. b. The patient will agree to report pain promptly while hospitalized. c. The patient will obtain no injuries while in the hospital. d. The patient will report any wound drainage with a purulent appearance to the primary care provider after discharge.
A nurse knows that patient education has been effective when the patient states
a. "I must take my parenteral medication with food." b. "If I am 30 minutes late taking my medication, I should skip that dose." c. "I will rotate the location where I give myself injections." d. "Once I start feeling better, I will stop taking my medication."
The nurse is discussing smoking cessation with a nurse colleague who smokes. Which statement indicates a readiness to quit smoking?
a. "I don't smoke around my children or inside the house." b. "I want to stop smoking, but I will need help to do it." c. "I will quit so my co-workers will stop harassing me about it." d. "If I cut down gradually, I should be able to quit."
27 x 4 = _____
What will be an ideal response?