A woman in her third trimester comes to the clinic for a prenatal visit. During assessment the woman reports that her breathing has become much easier in the last week but she has noticed increased pelvic pressure , cramping and lower back pain
The nurse determines that which of the following has most likely occurred?
A) Cervical dilation
B) Lightening
C) Bloody show
D) Braxton-Hicks contractions
B
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The nurse is preparing to assess a client who is experiencing shortness of breath. Prior to the physical examination, the nurse should ask the client to describe which subjective data?
1. The edema in the client's feet 2. The client's pulses 3. The intensity and duration of pain 4. The client's breathing pattern
A victim of a plane crash exits the plane and runs to an emergency provider to tell him that his mother is trapped inside and is unable to walk out on her own. What should the emergency provider do?
1. Assist with clearing all the victims who are ambulatory first, then locate the trapped victim. 2. Enter the plane to locate the trapped victim. 3. Tell the victim's son that his mother will be fine and will be removed from the plane as soon as possible. 4. Tell the victim to go back inside and try to get his mother on her feet.
An elderly patient is wearing a hearing aid. Which technique should the nurse use to facilitate communication?
a. Speak clearly and loudly. b. Turn off the television. c. Chew gum. d. Use at least 14-point print.
The Friedman Family Assessment Model is designed to collect information or data on:
a. two categories of interest, which are the individual and the nuclear family b. the developmental stage and history of the family c. family coping, past and present d. six categories of information and numerous subcategories