When determining the amount of blood loss during menses, the nurse should know that a 1-g increase in the weight of the perineal pad represents blood loss of ____________________ mL
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
1
A 1-g increase in pad weight equals approximately 1 mL of blood loss.
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A) "Bladder control during the day usually occurs by ages 2.5 to 3 years." B) "Do you think you are doing something wrong? They should be trained." C) "I don't know. I will have to talk to your doctor, and I will let you know." D) "I had that same problem. You just have to try harder."
Sensory pathways leading to the CNS are considered part of the
A. autonomic system B. extracranial system C. peripheral nervous system D. sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system
Prostaglandins are produced in most organs of the body, including the uterus. Other source(s) of prostaglandins is/are:
a. Ovaries. c. Menstrual blood. b. Breast milk. d. The vagina.
A client with suspected exposure to HIV has been tested with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay with positive results twice. What is the next step for the nurse to explain to the patient for confirmation of the diagnosis?
A) Perform the p24 antigen test for confirmation of diagnosis. B) Perform a Western blot test for confirmation of diagnosis. C) Perform a polymerase chain reaction test for confirmation of diagnosis. D) Perform a T4-cell count for confirmation of diagnosis.