What typical characteristics of preterm uterine activity may be present in a patient experiencing preterm labor?
A. An irritable uterus with wandering hypertonus
B. Low-amplitude high-frequency contractions
C. Tetanic contractions
Ans: B. Low-amplitude high-frequency contractions
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A client who has had a diagnosis of lung cancer is scheduled to begin radiation treatment. The nurse knows that which of the following statements listed below about potential risks of radiation is most accurate?
A) "Some clients experience longer-term irritation of skin adjacent to the treatment site." B) "Sometimes you might find that your blood takes longer to clot than normal." C) "The changes that you might see are normally irreversible." D) "The unwanted effects will be limited to the exposed portions of your skin."
A nursing instructor is describing the various childbirth methods. Which of the following would the instructor include as part of the Lamaze method?
A) Focus on the pleasurable sensations of childbirth B) Concentration on sensations while turning on to own bodies C) Interruption of the fear-tension-pain cycle D) Use of specific breathing and relaxation techniques
Fecal impaction can be a life-threatening condition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Family members must make emotional and personal adjustments when a loved one is hospitalized
Indicate whether the statement is true or false