A 10-week pregnant woman with diabetes has a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C. level of 13%. At this time the nurse should be most concerned about which of the following possible fetal outcomes?
A) Congenital anomalies
B) Incompetent cervix
C) Placenta previa
D) Abruptio placentae
A
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The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory test results and notes a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 35 mg/dL and a creatinine of 1.0 mg/dL. What new order does the nurse anticipate?
a. Increase the client's IV fluids. b. Prepare the client for dialysis. c. Place the client on a fluid restriction. d. Obtain urine for culture and sensitivity.
Which goals best justify the need for evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Redesign the health care system and recruit more nurses. b. Improve patient outcomes with evaluations that track outcomes. c. Introduce national health care guidelines and standards. d. Restructure health care delivery and improve quality of health care. e. Apply clinical experience to improve patient care.
Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to recommend to a client to decrease discomfort from hemorrhoids?
a) Decrease fiber in the diet. b) Take laxatives to promote bowel movements. c) Use warm sitz baths. d) Decrease physical activity.