The nurse instructs the client to avoid hot tubs during pregnancy, since:
A) the temperature of the water could overheat both mother and fetus. B) chemicals in the water can harm the fetus. C) they can expose the fetus to infection. D) the shifting weight of the uterus could put the woman at risk for falling.
A
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A structured information-sharing format used in the labor and delivery setting is called which of the following?
a. SBAR c. Non-reactive stress test b. Electronic fetal monitor d. Ultrasonography
The nurse is assessing a patient 4 hours after a kidney transplant. Which information is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
a. The urine output is 900 to 1100 mL/hr. b. The patient's central venous pressure (CVP) is decreased. c. The patient has a level 7 (0 to 10 point scale) incisional pain. d. The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels are elevated.
Select the false statement about the effect of lymphopenia on the immune response following administration of immunosuppressive drugs like the corticosteroids.
A. Lymphopenia decreases the ability of lymphocytes to initiate and participate in an immune response. B. Corticosteroids increase the amount of lymphoid tissue and cells in the lymph nodes and spleen. C. The immunosuppressive effect (lymphopenia) occurs 4 to 6 hours following drug administration and significantly reduces the number of circulating lymphocytes in the blood. D. None of these are false.