Before the health care provider performs an external version, the nurse should expect an order for a:
a. Foley catheter.
b. tocolytic drug.
c. local anesthetic.
d. contraction stress test (CST).
a. Foley catheter.
b. tocolytic drug.
c. local anesthetic.
d. contraction stress test (CST).
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a. The Board of Nursing b. The American Medical Association c. The National League for Nursing d. The American Nurses Association
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A) To assess how the patient is coping emotionally after the disaster B) To educate the patient on future coping strategies in future disasters C) To provide individuals with education about recognizing stress reactions D) To assess the need for referral to mental health
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A) administers the insulin into a doll at a 30-degree angle. B) draws up the short-acting insulin into the syringe first. C) wipes off the needle with an alcohol swab. D) administers the insulin intramuscularly into rotating sites.
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