As you monitor D.H., you observe for prolapse of the umbilical cord. Describe what this is and what can happen to the fetus if this occurs.
What will be an ideal response?
A prolapsed cord occurs when part of the umbilical cord lies below the presenting part of the fetus.
Fetal hypoxia results from prolonged cord compression by the presenting part of the fetus. This can
potentially lead to newborn asphyxia, neurologic brain injury, or death of the fetus.
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The nurse is assessing a client's current progress in the nurse–client relationship. Which of the following behaviors would indicate to the nurse that the client is beginning the termination phase of the nurse–client relationship?
1. The client verbalizes willingness to change ineffective coping patterns and self-defeating behaviors. 2. The client expresses awareness of potential causes of dysfunctional behavioral patterns. 3. The client uses effective problem-solving strategies on a daily basis. 4. The client requests clarification of the roles and responsibilities in relationship work.
Early childhood experiences are critical to personality formation. Situations that disrupt family patterns can have a lasting impact on the child. These families are known as _____________ and can make children feel negatively about themselves and the wor
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How does an institution organize to meet the institution's goals?
a. By defining the goals b. By staffing to accomplish the goals c. By stimulating personnel toward accomplishment of the objectives d. By comparing the results with the objectives to evaluate accomplishments
The client arrives in the emergency room after sustaining a chemical eye injury from a splash of battery acid. The initial nursing action is to:
a) begin visual acuity testing b) cover the eye with a pressure patch c) swab the eye with antibiotic ointment d) irrigate the eye with sterile normal saline