The nurse caring for an expectant mother would monitor for which of the following that predisposes the mother for a risk of bleeding? (Select all that apply.)
a. decreased platelet level d. increased hematocrit level
b. history of alcohol abuse e. taking NSAIDs
c. a mother who is obese f. taking herbal medications
A, B, C, E, F
All the following predisposes the mother for a risk of bleeding: decreased platelet level, history of alcohol abuse, a mother who is obese, poor nutrition, taking NSAIDs or aspirin, taking herbal medications, and history of bleeding.
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A) it is safe to have intercourse at this time B) intercourse at this time is likely to cause rupture of membranes C) there are other ways that the couple can use to satisfy their needs D) intercourse at this time is likely to result in premature labor
The hypothesis "A person's emotional status is not affected by a relocation to a nursing home" is:
A) Null B) Not correctly worded C) Directional D) Nondirectional
A nurse is conducting a health history for a patient with a chronic respiratory problem. What question might the nurse ask to assess for orthopnea?
A) "Do you have problems breathing when you walk up stairs?" B) "Does your medication help you breathe better?" C) "How many pillows do you sleep on at night to breathe better?" D) "Tell me about your breathing difficulties since you stopped smoking."
The nurse cares for a newly admitted client who will soon need to be taken to the radiology department for a CT scan. The client has a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 52. Which of the following strategies to transport the client is most appropriate?
A) Obtain a mechanical lateral transfer device to move the client onto a stretcher. B) Enlist the aid of two other staff members and pull the client across the bed and onto a stretcher. C) Position a friction-reducing sheet under the client before attempting the transfer. D) Transport the client to the radiology department in the hospital bed.