A pregnant client is scheduled for a fetal ultrasound. The nurse must instruct the client to:
a. request a lead apron be placed over the abdomen during the test
b. delay urination and ensure a full bladder at the time of the test
c. remove all jewelry prior to the test
d. eat a normal breakfast
B
A pregnant client undergoing a fetal ultrasound should drink prior to testing to ensure a full bladder at the time of the test. This assists with the visualization of the fetus.
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A) The patient must consume adequate protein in order to achieve a therapeutic effect. B) The molecules of the drug that are bound to protein are inactive. C) Increased levels of serum protein will increase the effect of the drug. D) Each molecule of the drug must bind to a protein molecule to become effective.
When checking laboratory values on a client recovering from a fracture of the left femur, the nurse would expect to find which of the following changes?
A) an increase in alkaline phosphatase B) an increase in uric acid C) a decrease in erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) D) a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA)
The nurse is providing instructions to the client of a breast-fed newborn who has hyperbiliru-binemia. Which of the following instructions does the nurse provide to the client?
1. Increase the frequency of the breast-feeding. 2. Stop the breast-feedings, and switch to bottle-feeding permanently. 3. Provide bottled water feedings between the breast-feeding sessions. 4. Switch to bottle-feeding the baby during the period of high bilirubin levels, and feed less frequently.
A nurse decides to apply for a position in a hospital in her hometown. Which of the following statements provides good advice for her job quest?
A) She should call the human resources department and speak to the person who is in charge of hiring nurses. B) She should include a cover letter with her résumé that is no more than two pages long and briefly reiterates the information found in the résumé. C) She should invest in a professionally prepared résumé to make a better impression on potential employers. D) She should focus her résumé on accomplishments and use active verbs to describe her skills.