Two hours later, you perform another perineal pad check and note the findings in the
diagram. How will you describe the amount of drainage in your note?
a. Scant
b. Light
c. Moderate
d. Heavy
b
The nurse examines the extent of perineal pad saturation to assess blood loss after birth. Light
saturation is estimated to be less than 10 cm of drainage.
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Decreased functioning of which physical structure is likely to result in decreased metabolism in older adults?
a. Kidney c. Brain b. Thyroid gland d. Skeleton
A child is on phenytoin (Dilantin). What should the nurse encourage?
a. Fluid restriction b. Good dental hygiene c. A decrease in vitamin D intake d. Taking the medication with milk
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an infection. The nurse knows that the body has specific cells to entrap invading organisms. Which of the following cells is not a phagocytic cell?
1. Dendritic cells 2. Eosinophils 3. Macrophages 4. Neutrophils
Standard Precautions
A) prevent the spread of infectious diseases. B) are used for all patients. C) reduce the risk of exposure to microorganisms. D) all of the above