A woman in the 34th week of pregnancy says to the nurse, "I still feel like having intercourse with my husband." The woman's pregnancy has been uneventful. The nurse bases the response on the understanding that:
A) it is safe to have intercourse at this time
B) intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of membranes
C) there are other ways that the couple can use to satisfy their needs
D) intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature labor
A
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A) Urinary tract infection B) Enuresis C) Polyuria D) Proteinuria
Which is the primary pathophysiologic effect that is intended from the use of a central-acting sympatholytic in the client who exhibits hypertension and anxiety?
A) Vasoconstriction and reduction of blood pressure and heart rate B) Central-acting sympatholytics induce sedation and fatigue C) Affects kidneys and reduces activity of renin D) Block receptors for norepinephrine in the brain
The client takes diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) for diarrhea. The client asks the nurse why he does not experience pain relief since this drug is an opioid. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "This drug is not an opioid; did your doctor tell you that?" 2. "You would really have to take a lot to experience pain relief." 3. "It does provide some relief from the pain associated with diarrhea." 4. "Because this opioid does not have analgesic properties."
In a dark-skinned person, a Stage I pressure ulcer appears
A. red or pink. B. black or blue. C. white or tan. D. yellow or brown.