The nurse is assessing a prenatal patient diagnosed with possible placenta previa. What signs and symptoms should the nurse expect this patient to demonstrate?
1. Dark red vaginal bleeding
2. Severe abdominal pain
3. Absence of fetal heart sounds
4. Bright red vaginal bleeding
4. Bright red vaginal bleeding
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The nurse caring for a patient in the emergency room with suspected internal injuries will assess for hypovolemic shock, which is evidenced by (select all that apply):
a. irritability. b. restlessness. c. slow bounding pulse. d. decreased respirations. e. pallor. f. hypotension
The health care provider orders doxycyline 100 mg PO every 12 hours for 7 days. The pharmacy fills the prescription with 0.1 g doxycyline capsules. The nurse should instruct the patient to take ____ capsules per day
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Although infectious diseases may not be the leading cause of death in the United States, they continue to present varied, multiple, and complex challenges to all health care providers. What role do nurses play in infectious disease management?
1. Nurses are often involved in the eradication of these diseases. 2. Nurses must know about these diseases to effectively participate in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control. 3. Health care providers rely on nurses to diagnose these diseases. 4. Nurses are involved in public policy matters related to these diseases.
The mother of a recently murdered child keeps the child's room intact. Family members are encouraging her to redecorate and move forward in life. The visiting nurse recognizes this behavior as _____ grief
a. Normal b. End-of-life c. Abnormal d. Complicated