A patient is having labor induced because of an infection of the fetal membranes. What is the appropriate term for infection of the fetal membranes?
A) Chorioamnionitis
B) Endometriosis
C) Peritonitis
D) Mastitis
Ans: A
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A) radial and brachial pulse. B) level of consciousness. C) serum drug levels. D) blood pressure.
The nurse assesses assigned patients and determines which patient is at highest risk for altered skin integrity?
a. Young adult in traction who has a low-protein diet and dehydration b. Elderly patient diagnosed with well-controlled type 2 diabetes c. Middle-aged adult with metabolic syndrome taking antihypertensives d. Adolescent in bed with influenza having periods of high fever and diaphoresis
A client had a bronchoscopy 2 hours ago and is requesting water to drink. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Call the physician and request an order for food and water. b. Give the client ice chips instead of a drink of water. c. Assess the client's gag reflex before giving anything. d. Let the client have a small sip to see whether he or she can swallow.
The drug that is often administered during the first attack of gout and confirms the diagnosis is:
a. colchicine. c. indomethacin. b. allopurinol. d. phenylbutazone.