The nurse has determined through digital exam that the client's cervix is 8 cm dilated. The client has a slight urge to push
The nurse should encourage the mother to not bear down until after the cervix is completely dilated to prevent: (Select all that apply.) A. Maternal exhaustion.
B. Cervical edema.
C. Tearing and bruising of the cervix.
D. Enhanced perineal thinning.
E. Lack of pain control.
C
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A patient has been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). What physical symptoms would the nurse expect?
A) Tachycardia and hypotension B) History of weight loss C) Edema and hypertension D) Dry skin and mucosa
The nurse understands that the current U.S. Population is a diverse one according to the U.S.Census data for 2005, with what percentage of people identifying themselves as members of an ethnic minority group?
a. 21 percent c. 29 percent b. 25 percent d. 33 percent
Why is the input of nurses vital to legislators?
a. Most of the bills legislators pass are not related to health care. b. Voters can be easily misled by special in-terest groups. c. The majority of legislators do not have health-care backgrounds. d. Legislators need to be aware of the im-portant part nurses play in the health-care system.
A client is being transferred from one unit of the healthcare facility to another. Which is most important for the nurse do when transferring the client to another unit?
A) Notify the primary care provider that the transfer has occurred. B) Check the Kardex or medication administration record for accuracy. C) Ask family to take care of client's clothes and articles. D) Take x-ray films and laboratory reports after transferring the client.