During the 30th week of gestation, the nurse would anticipate that the fundal height would be _____ centimeters above the symphysis
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
30
thirty
The fundal height is equal to the weeks of gestation.
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A) Leukotrienes initiating inflammatory responses B) Bradykinin, a polypeptide that can increase vascular permeability C) Prostaglandins produce smooth muscle contraction D) Mediated by sensitized T cells and macrophages
Which dietary teaching do you include for a patient who is prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) on discharge?
a. "Weight loss diets such as the Atkins diet are OK while taking this drug." b. "Be sure to eat lots of green leafy vegetables for extra vitamin K." c. "Dietary changes do not affect the action of this drug." d. "Drinking alcoholic beverages can change the action of warfarin."
The nurse is working with an infant who has a diagnosis of severe valvular pulmonary stenosis (PS)
Although infants who have mild PS are asymptomatic, this infant with severe PS will most likely demonstrate which of the following signs and symptoms on assessment? a. nasal flaring, substernal retraction, restlessness, and crying with a shrill distinctive cry b. increase in right ventricular pressure, no symptoms at rest, intolerance of activity, and cyanosis with activity c. cyanosis at rest and with activity, increase in left ventricular pressure, listlessness, and lethargy d. rapid shallow respirations, increase in heart rate, and decrease in blood pressure at rest or with activity
What is the most significant role for nurses as defined by state nurse practice acts and by regulating bodies such as The Joint Commission (TJC)?
1. Planning care 2. Teaching 3. Assessment 4. Evaluating care