Which of the following nursing actions are important in the care of a postpartum woman who is at risk for orthostatic hypotension? Select all that apply
A) Have patient remain in bed for the first 4 hours postbirth.
B) Instruct patient to slowly rise to a standing position.
C) Open an ammonia ampule and have the patient smell the ammonia prior to getting out of bed.
D) Explain to the patient the cause and incidence of orthostatic hypotension.
B
Instruct patient to slowly rise to a standing position.
D
Explain to the patient the cause and incidence of orthostatic hypotension.
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The nurse is caring for a client from another culture who refused morning care. Possible cultural influences on the client include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
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Which of the following information should the nurse not include in a women's breast health program?
A) Breast tissue changes throughout the menstrual cycle. B) Nonproliferative benign breast disease raises the risk of breast cancer. C) Many women develop benign breast disease during their lifetime. D) One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
A nurse is planning a teaching session with a child. According to Piagetian theory, the period of cognitive development in which the child is able to distinguish fact from fantasy is the _____ period of cognitive development
a. sensorimotor b. formal operations c. concrete operations d. preoperational
How would a registered nurse become a forensic nurse? Select all that apply
a. No additional education is needed after obtaining an undergraduate nursing de-gree. b. Complete additional course work in police science. c. Enroll in a certificate program for forensic nursing. d. Select a graduate program which offers a track in forensic nursing.