A pregnant patient admits to occasionally using cocaine with her boyfriend. What effects of cocaine on the developing fetus should the nurse explain to the patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Causes fetal low-birth rate
B) Can cause placental abruption
C) Higher risk for premature labor
D) Higher risk for spontaneous abortion
E) Increases the risk for heart dysrhythmias
Ans: A, B, C, D
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A severely cognitively impaired adult has had a surgical procedure, and the nurse is having a difficult time assessing the level of pain the client is having postoperatively. What method can the nurse use to obtain data about the client's pain?
A) Have the client point to a smiley face or a frown. B) Ask the client to point to a pain level between 0 and 10 on a chart. C) Use behavioral comparison of the client's current and previous behavior patterns. D) Ask the client loudly if he is having any pain and what level it is.
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a 35-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with gout. Based upon the above results, what should be the nurse's greatest concern?
1. The patient's gout is confirmed by the lab results. 2. The patient has an infection. 3. The patient has inflammation present. 4. The patient's kidney function is decreased.
The research on female and male leadership has generally tended to focus on establishing differences between women and men
a. True b. False
If an Afghan or Afghan American client is crying, it is best for the nurse to:
A. Sit beside the client. B. Sit beside the client and touch the hand or arm. C. Ask what the problem is while touching the hand. D. Seek the assistance of an interpreter.