A woman has experienced an intense precipitate labor. The nurse would be especially alert for which of the following?
A) Uterine atony B) Placenta accreta C) Uterine rupture D) Placenta previa
A
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A hospital patient with peripheral edema has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). How should the nurse best determine the extent of the patient's desired fluid loss?
A) Assess the patient's skin turgor on a daily basis. B) Test the osmolarity of the patient's urine regularly. C) Weigh the patient daily. D) Auscultate the patient's chest each morning.
A client with a history of atrial fibrillation has experienced a TIA. In an effort to reduce the risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), the nurse anticipates the medical treatment to include which of the following?
A) Cholesterol-lowering drugs B) Anticoagulant therapy C) Monthly prothrombin levels D) Carotid endarterectomy
What is the Ottawa Model of Research Utilisation?
a. Identifies research focuses based on NHMRC guidelines b. Guidelines to set up clinical research in tertiary education institutions c. A best practise implementation model d. A way to approach the dissemination of research
You are a new nurse working on a medical-surgical unit. One of your patients, an elderly woman, has an advanced directive that requests that no CPR be done in the event that she stops breathing. One day she stops breathing, and someone on your unit calls a "code" and begins resuscitative efforts. You go along with the team and help to resuscitate the patient. She regains a pulse but never regains consciousness. She is now ventilator dependent, and her family is very angry with you and the staff. Which of the following is a potential legal action you will face?
A. Violation of patient privacy B. Battery C. Criminal recklessness D. Revoked nursing license