The nurse notes that a pregnant client arriving for an initial prenatal visit has a BMI of 35. For which complication is this client at risk for developing during the pregnancy?
a. Macrosomia
b. Placenta previa
c. Gestational diabetes
d. Chromosomal defects
c. Gestational diabetes
Explanation: Women who are obese before pregnancy are at additional risk of pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes. Infants of obese mothers are at high risk to develop macrosomia. Obese clients are at no greater risk for developing placenta previa than women of a lower BMI. Obese clients are not at a high risk for chromosomal defects.
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A community health nurse obtains a client's informed consent for care. This is derived from which value?
A) Self-interest B) Well-being C) Equity D) Self-determination
During a physical assessment, the nurse notes that a patient's heart rate is 56 beats per minute. What should the nurse document that the patient is experiencing?
a. Dyspnea b. Cyanosis c. Diaphoresis d. Bradycardia
Which statement made by a client with an eating disorder reflects understanding of the condition
rather than a cognitive distortion? a. "Gaining 1 pound is as much of a disaster as gaining 100 pounds.". b. "I was happy when I was a size 4, so I must diet to that size.". c. "Bingeing is the only way I can soothe myself.". d. "I've been coping with disappointment by overeating.".
Assessing in the affective learning domain would include:
1. observing how a new mother handles her baby. 2. checking the client's reading ability. 3. determining the client's attitude about being ill. 4. determining the client's ability to verbally communicate.