A pregnant patient who has diabetes has been admitted to the hospital to begin labor. Since the patient has diabetes, the physician has decided to use oxytocin (Pitocin) to initiate labor contractions
When talking to the patient about the adverse effects of the drug, the nurse should understand that the most common adverse effects of the drug include
A) metabolic alkalosis.
B) uterine tachysystole.
C) electrolyte imbalances.
D) water intoxication.
B
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Isabel Hampton Robb founded the Superintendents' Society, which formed the basis for which current nursing organizations?
a. Holistic Health Nursing Association and Canadian Nurses Association b. American Nurses Association and National League for Nursing c. Association of Public Health Nurses and National Student Nurses Association d. American Academy of Nursing and Council for Collegiate Education in Nursing
The client who has had an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted should be instructed to:
a. Have the IUD replaced every 2 to 4 years. b. Check the placement of the string once a week for 4 weeks. c. Use another method of contraception for 2 weeks after insertion. d. Use a vinegar douche weekly for 4 weeks.
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client and see signs and symptoms of uremic frost. Where would these be visible on a client?
a. on the client's conjuctiva b. under the client's finger nails c. on the client's skin d. on the client's oral mucous membranes
The nurse believes that a client is eligible as a participant for The National Hospice Reimbursement Act of 1986. This act mandated that:
1. clients with terminal illnesses are reimbursed. 2. a physician must order hospice to be reimbursed. 3. to receive reimbursement that client must be eligible for Medicare. 4. to receive benefits, the physician must certify that the client has a limited life expectancy of 6 months or less.