Describe the actions of oxytocin.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Oxytocin stimulates the uterus to start contracting at the beginning of labor and slows postpartum bleeding.
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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to a neurological unit with new-onset mild confusion and a headache. Magnetic resonance imaging confirms the physician's suspicion of brain tumor. The physician orders dexamethasone (Decadron) IV, which completely relieves the patient's symptoms. The patient's family is convinced this is a miracle. Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
a. "The brain is such a unique organ, we never really know what will happen." b. "Decadron regenerates neurons in the central nervous system, so the patient should continue to get even better over the next week or so." c. "By dilating the arteries in the brain, blood flow is improved and symptoms improve." d. "The Decadron works to reduce swelling in the brain caused by the tumor; we often see remarkable improvement."
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is recovering from an appendectomy. The client takes aspirin for joint pain. The nurse monitors the wound closely for complications, anticipating which of the following?
1. Delayed healing from the use of aspirin 2. Increased pain levels due to the arthritis 3. Pneumonia due to immobility 4. Joint contractures due to immobility
What nursing intervention would be the priority for an 82-year-old woman admitted with severe gastroenteritis and who is having up to 15 watery stools per day?
A. Replacing fluids B. Ensuring skin care C. Changing positions frequently D. Providing a bedside commode
The nurse is completing the health history of a patient with a suspected cardiac disorder. About which childhood illnesses should the nurse ask the patient?
A. Rheumatic fever and strep throat infections B. Otitis media and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) C. Asthma and bronchitis D. Rubella and chickenpox