The nurse is caring for a client who delivered yesterday. The nurse understands that the best method to assess the healing of the uterus at the placental site is by assessing:
A. Hemoglobin and hematocrit lab values.
B. Blood pressure and pulse rate.
C. Presence or absence of orthostatic hypotension.
D. Type, amount, and consistency of lochia.
D
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A patient diagnosed with major depression does not interact with others except when addressed, and then only in monosyllables. The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient. Which communication technique will be effective?
a. Make observations. b. Ask the patient direct questions. c. Phrase questions to require yes or no answers. d. Frequently reassure the patient to reduce guilt feelings.
The functional unit of the kidney that is capable of forming urine is the
A) Glomerulus B) Bowman's capsule C) Loop of Henle D) Nephron
Which assessment finding for a client with left ventricular failure who is receiving pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) monitoring indicates a need for rapid action by the nurse?
A. The waveform shows that the catheter is continuously in the wedge position. B. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is 12 to 14 mm Hg. C. The sterile dressing at the catheter insertion site has a bloody area that measures 1 cm. D. The chest x-ray shows the tip of the catheter in the pulmonary artery.
The nurse must administer 20 mg of metoclopramide (Reglan) IM. It is supplied as 5 mg per mL. The nurse should administer ____________________ mL
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.