A pregnant adolescent asks the nurse, "Why does the physician call measuring my uterus's fundal height'?" The nurse's answer is based on the fact that the fundus of the uterus is located:
A. In the elongated portion where the fallopian tubes enter.
B. In the lower third area.
C. At the uppermost (dome-shaped top) portion.
D. Between the internal cervical os and the endometrial cavity.
C
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The nurse considers that the most time-consuming elements of burn care in a patient with a burn injury after the emergent phase is:
A) Managing the patient's nutrition B) Providing fluid resuscitation C) Wound care D) Bowel and bladder management
The client's urine specific gravity is 1.018 . What is the nurse's best action?
A. Ask the client for a 24-hour recall of liquid intake. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Obtain a specimen for culture. D. Notify the physician.
A patient with asthma is to begin medication therapy using a metered-dose inhaler. What is an important reminder to include during teaching sessions with the patient?
a. Repeat subsequent puffs, if ordered, after 5 minutes. b. Inhale slowly while pressing down to release the medication. c. Inhale quickly while pressing down to release the medication. d. Administer the inhaler while holding it 3 to 4 inches away from the mouth.
A new graduate nurse asks the unit manager, "What type of tasks can I assign to the NAP?" The most appropriate response by the unit manager would include which of the following?
a. Assignments that you don't have the time to complete b. Patients who are stable and only require routine care c. Assignments that require patient teaching d. Any patient whose care will require you to spend too much time at the bedside