The nurse is describing pregnancy danger signs to a pregnant woman who is in her first trimester. Which of the following danger sign might occur at this point in her pregnancy?
A) Dyspnea
B) Lower abdominal pressure
C) Swelling of extremities
D) Excessive vomiting
D
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Excessive vomiting is a warning sign in the first trimester. Dyspnea, lower abdominal pressures, and swelling of face or extremities may occur late in pregnancy.
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A) "My life is over. I can't function not knowing when I'm going to have a headache." B) "I will not have to avoid driving because this medication isn't sedating." C) "I should not experience as many adverse effects from my new medication." D) "I take my medication every hour when I have a headache."
An older client with chronic low back pain asks the nurse if there is anything else besides taking pain medication that the client can do to help with the discomfort. What recommendation can the nurse safely make to the client?
1. Purchase a Tai Chi home exercise program. 2. A yoga class might be helpful to relieve pain. 3. Acupuncture will correct any source of back pain. 4. Take over-the-counter chondroitin or glucosamine.
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1. CVP 5 and PCWP 12 2. CVP 6 and PCWP 10 3. CVP 4 and PCWP 14 4. CVP 3 and PCWP 8
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A. "It may take a few days or weeks for me to get the full effect of this medication." B. "I should not drink alcohol while taking this drug." C. "If I develop a skin rash, I should contact the prescriber." D. "I should not crush this medication." E. "I should take this medication with food."