A newly pregnant patient tells the nurse that she has irregular periods and is unsure of when she got pregnant. Scheduling an ultrasound is a standing prescription for the patient's health care provider
When is the best time for the nurse to schedule the patient's ultrasound?
a. Immediately
b. In 2 weeks
c. In 4 weeks
d. In 6 weeks
ANS: A
An embryo can be seen about 5 to 6 weeks after the last menstrual period. At this time the crown-rump length (CRL) of the embryo is the most reliable measure of gestational age. Fetal viability is confirmed by observation of fetal heartbeat, which is visible when the CRL of the embryo is 5 mm.
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a. The benefits of guided imagery are primarily psychological. b. This technique promotes a sense of well-being. c. A prayer circle is needed for imagery to be most effective. d. Imagery produces only beneficial, calming results.
Inform the nurse if the mother
A. needs to urinate. B. needs to have a bowel movement. C. has not had a BM by the end of your shift. D. has not voided by the end of your shift.
The nurse should emphasize the importance of annual Papanicolaou's smears to the patient with genital warts (condylomata) because there is an association between human papilloma virus (HPV) and the eventual development of:
1. uterine fibroids. 2. chronic vaginitis. 3. premature menopause. 4. cervical cancer.
When working with a victim of family interpersonal violence, the most therapeutic intervention is to:
A) Point out the client's inability to change the situation. B) Allow the client to decide when it is safe to leave the abuser. C) Refrain from direct questions about family violence, as this will intimidate the victim. D) Invite the abuser to the assessment session.