A patient is prescribed serial weight measurements every day. What actions will the nurse take when conducting these serial weights? (Select all that apply.)
A) Weigh the patient at the same time in the morning.
B) Use the same scale to weigh the patient.
C) Have the patient face away from the balance beam.
D) Have the patient wear the same clothing every day.
E) Weigh the patient after each meal in 1 day.
A, B, D
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A) Less subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient B) More subcutaneous tissue and less muscle mass than a younger patient C) Less subcutaneous tissue and more muscle mass than a younger patient D) More subcutaneous tissue and muscle mass than a younger patient
Which of the following concepts should the nurse use to guide community health programming on herpes simplex virus (HSV)?
A) HSV-1 and HSV-2 are only transmitted when symptoms are present. B) Only HSV-2 is transmitted through contact with bodily fluids. C) HSV-1 is most commonly associated with cold sores around the mouth. D) One out of three individuals between 14 and 49 years of age have been exposed to HSV.
A patient is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. For what should the nurse begin preparing?
A) Bed rest for the next four weeks B) Intravenous administration of a tocolytic C) Immediate surgery D) Internal uterine monitoring
The nurse is preparing a community education class on healthy pregnancy. Which statements should be included?
1. Eating a well-balanced diet helps prevent pregnancy complications. 2. Stress management and support systems are important in pregnancy. 3. Prenatal care can be obtained at any point in the pregnancy. 4. Complications during a prior pregnancy do not recur. 5. Exercising regularly facilitates feeling better in pregnancy.