A client who is in her third trimester is to undergo an amniocentesis. The nurse understands that the rationale for testing at this point is to determine:
A) Chromosomal abnormalities
B) Anemia secondary to Rh isoimmunization
C) Fetal lung maturity
D) Structural abnormalities
C
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Following an injury resulting in a small cut from a knife, the first cells to go to the area of the cut would be the
A) neutrophils. B) erythrocytes. C) albumin. D) basophils.
The nurse closely monitors bilateral breath sounds and chest movement following a thoracentesis because:
1. fluid may quickly accumulate due to inflammation. 2. the lung may have been punctured during the procedure. 3. severe bronchospasm may cause atelectasis. 4. asthma may result postprocedure.
An older adult client has been voluntarily admitted for treatment of alcohol depend-ency. In implementing care, the nurse plans which intervention based upon knowledge about alcohol and aging?
a. Assessing the client for both depression and anxiety b. Discussing the poor prognosis of this disorder with the client c. Explaining the need for proper nutrition to minimize the effects of alcoholism d. Identifying the effects of chronic alcoholism on the human body
A nurse sits with a patient diagnosed with disorganized schizophrenia. The patient starts to laugh uncontrollably, although the nurse has not said anything funny. Select the nurse's best response
a. "Why are you laughing?" b. "Please share the joke with me." c. "I don't think I said anything funny." d. "You're laughing. Tell me what's happening."