The nurse examines the client's placenta and finds that the umbilical cord is inserted at the placental margin. The client comments that the placenta and cord look different than they did for her first two births
The nurse should explain that this variation in placenta and cord is called what? 1. Placenta accreta
2. Circumvallate placenta
3. Succenturiate placenta
4. Battledore placenta
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Explanation: 4. In battledore placenta, the umbilical cord is inserted at or near the placental margin.
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The nurse observes that the patient takes several minutes to empty his bladder when he uses the bathroom. His blood pressure and blood glucose levels are normal. What should the nurse suspect as the cause of this patient's acute kidney injury? A) Tubular necrosis as a result of accumulation of radiocontrast dye in the renal tubular cells B) Obstruction of the flow of urine due to benign prostatic hypertrophy C) Lack of perfusion due to congestive heart failure D) Hypotension due to systemic inflammatory response to sepsis
Which of these body cells has the greatest number of mitochondria?
A) Tibia bone cells B) Breast tissue C) Cardiac muscle D) Subcutaneous skin
A patient is recovering from a below-the-knee amputation. For which complications should the nurse assess this patient?
Select all that apply. 1. diabetes mellitus 2. phantom pain 3. infection 4. chronic stump pain 5. contractures
Which finding noted on assessment of the nose and paranasal sinuses requires further investigation by the nurse?
a. Nasal septum off the midline b. Nose in the midline of the face c. Middle turbinates deep pink in color d. Noiseless exchange of air from each naris