A patient's nurse-midwife tells the woman that she has developed dystocia. What should the nurse explain to the patient about the meaning of this term?
A) Difficult or abnormal labor
B) High blood pressure related to difficult labor
C) Potential for placental detachment
D) Muscle weakness related to prolonged labor
Ans: A
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a. Pelvimetry b. Palpation c. Ultrasonography d. X-ray
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The glycemic index is a listing of foods and what their impact is on blood glucose response. How is a food's glycemic index determined?
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The nurse performs tracheostomy care for the client. Which does the nurse instruct the nursing assistant to implement while changing the ties of the tracheostomy tube?
1. Prevent the client from coughing out the tube. 2. Don sterile gloves before providing assistance. 3. Inject sterile saline solution into tracheostomy. 4. Hold the tracheostomy tube securely in place.