A nurse working at a battered woman's shelter is counseling a pregnant woman who has just entered the shelter. When assessing the client's history, which information would the client most likely report?
a. A history of abuse before pregnancy
b. A history of child abuse
c. A history of multiple pregnancies
d. A history of substance abuse
A
Abuse before pregnancy is the most important risk factor for physical battery during pregnancy.
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A woman with postpartum depression is in the perinatal clinic for follow-up. The health-care provider tells the nurse that the patient will be prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant. The nurse will instruct the patient about which medication?
A. Fluoxetine (Prozac) B. Pamelor (Nortriptyline) C. Sertraline (Zoloft) D. Venlafaxine (Effexor)
A male patient has just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He knew that he was losing weight and fatigued most days, but he just attributed it to aging and working. The physician recommends chemotherapy and irradiation
However, the cancer has already metastasized. The patient asks the nurse what he can expect if he agrees to the treatments. The nurse responds, A) "The therapies may shrink the cancer." B) "The doctor is prescribing treatment measures to help you swallow better." C) "These therapies will most likely cure your cancer." D) "You need to talk with your physician some more. I will page him for you."
Which patient is likely to receive Rho(D) immune globulin (RhIG)?
1. A pregnant woman who is Rho negative 2. A renal transplant patient who is Rho positive 3. A bone marrow transplant patient who is Rho negative 4. A heart transplant patient who is Rho positive
Open and prepare the unit as soon as the new patient arrives on the unit.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)