The nurse is caring for a client who is taking sucralfate (Carafate, Sulcrate) for treatment of a duodenal ulcer. Which assessment requires action by the nurse?
a. Sodium level 140 mEq/L
b. Absent bowel sounds, hard abdomen
c. Urinary output 30 mL/hr
d. Calcium level 8.5 mg/dL
Answer: b. Absent bowel sounds, hard abdomen
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During a routine pediatric health maintenance appointment, the parents of a newborn report being concerned their baby is sleeping too much. The nursing assessment reveals the newborn sleeps 16 hours each day
Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 1. "The recommendation for a newborn is 16 to 18 hours of sleep per day." 2. "Your newborn is sleeping too much." 3. "Do not allow your newborn to nap as often." 4. "I would recommend putting your baby to sleep later in the evening."
The nurse is researching the genetic link to sexual dysfunction and sexual disorders. Which sexual dysfunction syndromes or disorders does the nurse learn are directly related to chromosomal inheritance? Select all that apply
1. Turner syndrome 2. Gender dysphoria 3. Kleinfelter syndrome 4. Paraphilic disorder 5. Intersex condition
A client is to be admitted to a local healthcare facility for protective isolation. What should the nurse make sure is outside the client's room before initiating care?
A) Wash basin B) Soap dish C) Personal protective equipment D) Urinal
When discussing the orgasmic phase of the sexual response cycle, which of the following will the nurse include as physiological changes that affect both sexes?
1. The respiratory rate can increase up to 40 breaths per minute. 2. Involuntary muscle spasms throughout the body. 3. The heart rate decreases 20 beats below normal. 4. Systolic blood pressure can increase 20–30 mm Hg above normal. 5. Diastolic blood pressure can decrease 20–50 mm Hg below normal.