You are evaluating a patient in the Prenatal Testing Department who has just completed a biophysical profile (BPP). You suspect that there could be chronic fetal asphyxia because the score is below
A. 10
B. 6
C. 8
Ans: B. 6
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When teaching a patient with fungal stomatitis about performing oral care, the nurse would include which instructions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Avoid tobacco and alcohol. 2. Use saline or sodium bicarbonate rinse after every meal. 3. Drink at least 8 ounces of orange juice daily. 4. Avoid cold beverages. 5. Oral care should be performed with a soft toothbrush.
A family of a patient calls a nurse an "angel of mercy." The nurse interprets this to mean what about this stereotype?
A) Is fairly recent, originating with nurses from the Vietnam era B) Often associated with the belief of nursing being depicted as almost a saintly vocation C) Is the least common of all contemporary nursing stereotypes D) Depicts a nurse with little independent thought as an adoring backdrop to the omnipotent physician
A confused patient may perceive perineal care as a sexual assault.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A pregnant woman who is HIV positive is taking zidovudine. She is very concerned about her infant and says, "My doctor said they won't even test my baby until she is 2 weeks old. I wish they would do it when she is born." What responses, by the nurse, are indicated?
1. "Since you are taking zidovudine, a test at birth will not be accurate." 2. "The tests are much more accurate when your baby gets to be 2 weeks old." 3. "You can expect your baby to be tested at 1 month of age." 4. "Testing will continue until your baby is 1 year old." 5. "The most sensitive test is one done at 1 week of age."