The nurse caring for the woman in labor should understand that increased variability of the fetal heart rate may be caused by:
a. Narcotics. c. Methamphetamines.
b. Barbiturates. d. Tranquilizers.
ANS: C
Narcotics, barbiturates, and tranquilizers may be causes of decreased variability; methamphetamines may cause increased variability.
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1. Integration 2. Intellect 3. Communication 4. Sensitivity 5. Acceptance
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a. Attitude b. Body image c. Confidence d. Acceptance of the problem
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During a home visit, a nurse is assessing the nutritional awareness of an older adult patient who lives alone. The nurse is most effective in obtaining objective information when
a. asking to see what types of foods the pa-tient keeps readily available. b. reviewing the components of a healthy diet with the patient. c. asking the patient to describe what he or she ate for all three meals yesterday. d. observing the patient eat a meal that he or she has prepared.