NUR 230 Q&A Bundle

An elderly, tense patient is having trouble relaxing enough to sleep. Which measure should the nurse implement at bedtime to help promote sleep? Give the patient a diet cola Take the patient for a brisk walk Encourage the patient to eat a large meal Give the patient a backrub Give the patient a back...

During a routine checkup, a client states that she is unable to take the prescribed antihistamine because of one of its most common adverse effects. The nurse suspects that which adverse effect has been bothering the client? drowsiness A client has been advised to add a nasal spray (an adrenergic d...

*hypothalamus* - *pituitary gland* - *thyroid* - *parathyroid* - *adrenal glands* - pancreas - ovaries - testes - pineal gland The major endocrine glands include... ovaries Which is the only endocrine gland that incorporates a positive feedback system rather than a negative feedback system? - calo...

What is pediatric nursing? the art of science of giving nursing care to children from birth through adolescent with emphasis on the physical growth, mental, emotional , and psychosocial development What is family centered care? Philosophy of care that acknowledges the importance of the family unit ...

4. Identify patients at risk The nurse is caring for a group of hospitalized patients. What should the nurse do first to prevent patient infections? 1. Provide small bedside bags to dispose of used tissues 2. Encourage staff to avoid coughing near patients 3. Administer antibiotics as ordered 4. Ide...

Correctly document GTPAL and GP notation. A woman is currently pregnant with twins at 35 weeks, had term twins two years ago, a fetal death at 34 weeks, and two miscarriages prior to 20 weeks. SATA a. G5 P2123 b. G5 P1122 c. G4 P2212 d. G5 P1224 e. G6 P2 f. G5 P2 B, F A client is in the second trim...

Diamniotic/Dichorionic Twins will have 2 placentas: A. Always, 2 separate placentas B. Never, 1 fused placenta C. Sometimes, depends on when blastocyte divides C. Sometimes, depends on when blastocyte divides You have two babies, blastocyte divided early (1-3 days) babies can have their own parts bu...

The nurse is teaching a bottle-feeding mother how to manage engorgement when she gets home. Which of the following statements indicates a lack of understanding by the mother on this topic? A.I can apply ice packs over my bra to my breasts for 15-20 minutes as needed for pain. B.Breast engorgement u...

The nurse is talking with a 28-year-old client after her normal, annual gynecological exam. The nurse recognizes the client understands when she states: A.I will have another annual exam in 1 year and a pap smear at that time. B.I will have another annual exam in 1 year and a pap smear in 5 years....

A nurse is caring for a client with scabies. The client has been prescribed a drug that has a topical route of administration. Which of the following should the nurse tell the client regarding the administration of the drug? It has to be applied on the skin. A nurse is preparing a prescribed dosage...

When caring for a nulliparous client in labor, the nurse knows that the experience for a nulliparous client is different from that of a multiparous client in what way? The nulliparous client experiences less sensory pain during labor. The nulliparous client experiences greater sensory pain during th...

Uterine Involution When checking uterus, always place hand above symphysis pubis to stabilize the uterus - Return of uterus to non-pregnant state following birth. - Progresses rapidly - Fundus descends 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours - 2 weeks after childbirth uterus lies in true pelvis Subinvolution - Fa...

A school age client has been diagnosed with genu valgum. What is the other name for this disease? Knock Kneed A nurse notices that a client has decreased range of motion with lateral bending of the cervical spine to the left side. What should the nurse do next in relation to this finding? Compare t...

1.Discuss the anatomy and functions of the skin, hair, and nails. 2.Interview clients for an accurate nursing history of the skin, hair, and nails. 3.Use correct techniques to perform a physical assessment of the skin, hair, and nails. 4.Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings of the skin...