A client in her third trimester complains to the nurse of having shortness of breath while sleeping. The nurse informs the client that this is normal and occurs because the growing fetus puts pressure on the diaphragm
Which measure should the nurse suggest to help alleviate this problem?
A) Avoid overeating.
B) Lie on a firmer mattress.
C) Use extra pillows.
D) Avoid spicy food.
C
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A 5-year-old child is brought into the clinic by a parent, who reports the child has a "sore throat." Which assessment finding would require immediate notification to the health-care provider?
A. Difficulty swallowing B. Inflamed, red pharynx C. Refusing to eat the last 2 days D. Strawberry-colored tongue
An IV of 50 mg nitroglycerin in 250 mL D5W is infusing at 5 mL/hr. What dose is the client receiving? _______________
a. 16 mcg/hr b. 16.67 mcg/min c. 1 mg/min d. 5 mg/hr
Written literature reviews are undertaken for many different purposes. In a research report, what section of the report would limitations of the study be located?
A) Introduction B) Methods C) Results D) Discussion
When a patient asks what can be done to neutralize the free radicals in his system, the nurse responds that antioxidant therapy is thought to inhibit free radicals. Antioxidants include __________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. fruits. b. vegetables. c. organ meat. d. folic acid. e. vitamin D.