As a woman enters the second stage of labor, her membranes spontaneously rupture. When this occurs, which of the following would you do next?
A) Test a sample of amniotic fluid for protein.
B) Ask her to bear down with the next contraction.
C) Elevate her hips to prevent cord prolapse.
D) Assess fetal heart rate for fetal safety.
D
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The nurse is caring for a middle-aged man who complains of excessive daytime sleepiness. The nurse's examination reveals that the patient has large tonsils. He jokingly tells the nurse that his wife complains that he snores
The nurse hypothesizes that the patient has which of the following disorders? a. deviated septum c. occlusion of the nostrils b. obstructive sleep apnea d. upper respiratory infection
A clinic nurse receives a phone call from a parent who states that a 2-month-old infant has a severe cough, a low-grade fever, and a runny nose that have lasted over a week. What will the nurse ask the parent?
a. Whether the infant has had the first set of vaccines b. Whether the infant received a hepatitis B vaccine as a newborn c. Whether the infant attends day care d. Whether there is a family history of respi-ratory disorders
The nurse is auscultating the chest of a patient who is admitted with asthma. What type of adventitious breath sounds is the nurse most likely to hear?
a. fine crackles c. pleural friction rub b. stridor d. sonorous wheeze
Which of the following is a factor influencing the increased incidence of outpatient/same day surgery?
A) lower healthcare costs C) increase in minor surgeries B) increase in length of hospital stays D) decrease in number of surgeons