The nurse assesses a 6-inch stain of lochia rubra on a pad that was worn for 2 hours. The nurse would document this as a(n) ________________ amount of lochia
ANS:
moderate
A 6-inch stain on a pad worn for 2 hours is regarded as a moderate amount of lochia discharge.
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A) "Maybe you should speak with your doctor about the combination." B) "I do not know why your doctor prefers that you take two medications." C) "You may need a larger dose than is available in the combination medications." D) "The combination medications are not as effective as two medications."
By 6 years of age, most preschool children are able to
a. put models together. c. ride a two-wheeler (bicycle). b. jump rope and throw a ball overhand. d. read 100-page books.
A nurse is planning care for a hospitalized toddler in the preoperational thinking stage. Which characteristics should the nurse expect in this stage? Select all that apply
a. Concrete thinking b. Egocentrism c. Animism d. Magical thought e. Ability to reason
Research trends for the 21st century include:
A) More single site studies B) Expanded global research studies C) More emphasis on systematic reviews D) More emphasis on physiologic symptom