A nurse obtains the blood pressure in a client who is lying down. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
A) Blood pressure will be slightly highly than average.
B) No change, since position rarely affects the blood pressure.
C) It will be slightly lower than standing readings.
D) Questionable accuracy of the reading
C
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A) Hyperactivity B) Psychological dependence C) Physiological dependence D) Organ damage
The middle school nurse is reviewing the phases of the endometrial cycle with a group of female students. Which student statement will the nurse need to correct?
a. "The proliferative phase occurs when the ovum is maturing." b. "The expulsion phase occurs when the ovum is discharged from the ovary." c. "The secretory phase occurs during the second half of the menstrual cycle." d. "The menstrual phase occurs after the levels of estrogen and progesterone fall."
A seasoned nurse does not want to assist nursing students during clinical rotations and often obstructs the students' learning process. Which standard is this nurse violating?
1. ICN Code of Ethics 2. ANA Standards of Practice 3. ANA Code of Ethics 4. State practice acts
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