A client in labor is to receive lumbar epidural block. When caring for this client, the nurse understands that a major advantage of this type of pain management technique is that it:
A) provides total pain relief throughout the whole labor
B) prevents nausea and vomiting during transition phase
C) prevents maternal hypotension and dizziness
D) allows different degrees of pain blocking for each stage of labor
D
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A nurse is providing morning care to a client whose infected wound must be redressed. Which of these actions is correct?
a. Don clean gloves and change them between the morning care and dressing change. b. Don clean gloves, remove them after morning care, wash hands, and apply new gloves for the dressing change. c. Wash hands and wear one pair of clean gloves for all client's care. d. Wear clean gloves for morning care and sterile gloves for the dressing change.
The nurse is providing guidance after observing a mother interact with her negative 2-year-old son. In which situation is the mother handling the negativism properly?
A) Telling the child to stop tearing pages from magazines B) Asking the child if he would please stop throwing toys C) Telling the child firmly, "We don't scream in the office." D) Saying, "Please come over here and sit in this chair, OK?"
A patient, newly diagnosed with
hypothyroidism, has received a prescription for thyroid replacement therapy. The nurse will instruct the patient to take this medication at which time of day? a. In the morning b. With the noon meal c. With the evening meal d. At bedtime
Which are important nursing considerations when administering prokinetic agents? (Select all that apply.)
a. These agents are used to treat esophagitis associated with gastric reflux. b. They are used to treat GERD when lifestyle changes and diet are ineffective. c. They may be useful in treating nausea associated with chemotherapy treatment. d. They may be administered intravenously. e. Administer the medication to diabetic patients after meals.