The client delivered thirty minutes ago. Her blood pressure and pulse are stable. Scant vaginal bleeding is taking place. The nurse should prepare for which procedure?
A. Abdominal hysterectomy
B. Manual removal of the placenta
C. Repair of perineal lacerations
D. Foley catheterization
B
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What instructions should the nurse provide for immediate treatment for epistaxis?
a. "Stand still, lean your head back so that the blood won't get all over everything, and pinch your nose shut for at least 10 minutes." b. "Stand still, lean your head forward, and pinch your nose tightly for at least 10 mi-nutes." c. "Sit down on a solid surface, lean your head forward to let the blood run out, and then pinch your nose closed for at least 30 minutes." d. "Sit down on a solid surface, lean your head forward so you don't choke on the blood, and pinch your nose shut for at least 10 minutes."
The nurse is preparing an educational program regarding Healthy People 2020. Which of the following pieces of information is important to include for caregivers of infants and young children? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. "Infants should always be placed to sleep on their backs.". 2. "Children should be taught to wash their hands.". 3. "Caregivers should ensure that the children's toys are age-appropriate.". 4. "Parents should be educated about the importance of immunizations.". 5. "Caregivers should inspect the children's toys for small possibly inhalable parts.".
A nurse working as a rape survivor counselor notes that rape survivors often do not report the rape until 3 or 4 weeks after the incident
Based on the theoretical perspective of the rape-trauma syndrome, this delay in reporting of the incident coincides with which phase of the reaction to the crisis? a. outward adjustment b. integration and recovery c. acute disorganization d. reorganization
A patient is showing changes in mental function, skin and mucous membrane color, and respiratory rate and rhythm. A nurse identifies this impaired oxygenation condition as
1. Atelectasis. 2. Hypoxia. 3. Crepitus. 4. Diffusion.