The nurse reassures the patient that the method used to determine the size of the true pelvis for over 20 years with no detrimental effects to the fetus is:
a. pelvimetry.
b. palpation.
c. ultrasonography.
d. x-ray.
C
In more than 20 years of use, ultrasonography has had no detrimental effects on the fetus.
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A 50-year-old patient has been brought to the emergency department after a housemate found that the patient could not get out of bed alone. He has lived in a group home for years but for several months has not participated in the activities and has stayed
in his room. The nurse assesses for signs of undernutrition, and an x-ray study reveals that he has osteomalacia, which is a deficiency of: a. Iron. b. Riboflavin. c. Vitamin D and calcium. d. Vitamin C.
A patient diagnosed with mild diffuse axonal injury is being admitted to the intensive care unit. The nurse would anticipate which assessment findings?
1. The accident causing this injury occurred several weeks ago. 2. There are symptoms that are similar to those demonstrated by a patient who sustained a concussion. 3. There is dilation of the pupils for several hours post injury. 4. There is presence of coma that may last for an extended period of time.
A public health agency had enough funds to provide one more health-promotion program during the calendar year. In relation to nutrition and exercise, which of the following would be the best choice?
a. Elementary school program for children to which parents are invited b. High school program for those who are involved in athletics c. Young adult programs provided at the YMCA d. Senior citizen programs offered during a free meal