After teaching a pregnant patient about the effects of smoking on pregnancy, the nurse knows that the patient needs further education when she states, "I am at increased risk for:
1. "Preeclampsia."
2. "Preterm birth."
3. "Placenta previa."
4. "Abruptio placentae."
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Rationale 1: Smoking is not associated with increased risk for preeclampsia.
Rationale 2: Smoking is associated with increased risk for preterm birth.
Rationale 3: Smoking is associated with increased risk for placenta previa.
Rationale 4: Smoking is associated with increased risk for abruptio placentae.
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a. 10 to 10.5 b. 11 to 11.5 c. 12.5 to 13 d. 14 to 14.5
A patient with a diagnosis of esophageal varices has undergone endoscopy to gauge the progression of this complication of liver disease. Following the completion of this diagnostic test, what nursing intervention should the nurse perform?
A) Keep patient NPO until the results of test are known. B) Keep patient NPO until the patient's gag reflex returns. C) Administer analgesia until post-procedure tenderness is relieved. D) Give the patient a cold beverage to promote swallowing ability.
The nurse is assessing a young woman who is a teacher, happily married, raising two children, taking care of her disabled mother, and going to school to get a master's degree. How should the behavior of the young woman be classified?
a. Ego-centered b. Role integrated c. High-level wellness d. Unbounded energy
Which of the following is important for the nurse to remember when administering quinidine (Quinaglute) orally? Select all that apply
A) Quinidine can be administered with food to decrease GI upset. B) Quinidine can cause auditory adverse reactions. C) Quinidine can be crushed or chewed. D) Normal quinidine levels are between 7 and 10 mcg/mL. E) Quinidine levels must be monitored during therapy.