The nurse is preparing the client for an amniocentesis. The ultrasound shows the fetus to be positioned as in the picture. At what site would the nurse prep the client for the amniocentesis?
1. A
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
3
Rationale: The amniocentesis would be performed where the largest pocket of fluid could be found. The bladder should be empty to avoid perforating it with the needle. The insertion site would be away from the placenta and the fetus.
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A nurse has been asked to present a program on blood pressure for a group of adults at a community center. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include in the program?
1. Females tend to have higher blood pressure readings than males of the same age. 2. Stress can result in an increase in blood pressure. 3. Blood pressure readings tend to be lowest in the evening. 4. During physical activity, blood pressure decreases.
The nurse confirms that the cost of caring for a relatively unimpaired older adult in a private home is approximately what fraction of the cost of placing him or her in a long-term care facility?
a. 1/4 b. 1/3 c. 1/2 d. 2/3
Working with electronic medical records has created which concern for nurses?
1. Healthcare costs 2. Computer literacy of the public 3. Confidentiality and security of data 4. Medical errors
When a child with a musculoskeletal injury on the foot is assessed, what is most indicative of a fracture?
a. Increased swelling after the injury is iced b. The presence of localized tenderness distal to the site c. The presence of an elevated temperature for 24 hours d. The inability of the child to bear weight