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Nursing Care of the Family During Labor and Birth. 1. Which statement by the client will assist the nurse in determining whether she is in true labor as opposed to false labor? a. "I passed some thick, pink mucus when I urinated this morning." b. "My bag of waters just broke." c. "The contractions in my uterus are getting stronger and closer together." d. "My baby dropped, and I have to urinate more frequently now." Regular, strong contractions with the presence of cervical ...

Nursing: Medical-Surgical Review Which method elicits the most accurate information during a physical assessment of an older adult? A. use reliable assessment tools for older adults B. Review the past medical record for medications C. Ask the client to recount one's health history D. Obtain the client's information from a caregiver Specific assessment tools (D) for an older adult, such as Older Adult Resource Services Center Instrument, mini-mental assessment, fall risk, depression,...

ATI Med-surg: Perioperative Nursing What should the nurse do before witnessing the client signing an informed consent who has expressed fears of the surgery? - Ask the surgeon to speak to the client for clarification Medication history: which medicine puts the client at risk for complications with anesthetic? - captopril (ace inhibitor) Jehovah's witnesses are not allowed to accept - blood Surgical suites are kept at cool temps with low humidity because it helps reduce risk of ____ ...

The nurse who is employed in a prenatal clinic is performing prenatal assessments on clients who are in their first trimester of pregnancy. The nurse is concerned with identifying clients who may be at risk for the development of postpartum complications. Which clients would be at most risk for development of postpartum thromboembolic disorders? Select all that apply. - 1. A 39-year-old woman who reports that she smokes 4. A 37-year-old woman in her fourth pregnancy who is overweight 5. A 2...

Maternal Newborn 1 (Questions and Answers) 1. When assessing the adequacy of sperm for conception to occur, which of the following is the most useful criterion? A. Sperm count B. Sperm motility C. Sperm maturity D. Semen volume - B. Although all of the factors listed are important, sperm motility is the most significant criterion when assessing male infertility. Sperm count, sperm maturity, and semen volume are all significant, but they are not as significant sperm motility. 2. A ...

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Chapter 18-Fetal Assessment During Labor 1.What is the most likely cause for early decelerations in the fetal heart rate (FHR) pattern? a.Altered fetal cerebral blood flow b.Umbilical cord compression c.Uteroplacental insufficiency d.Spontaneous rupture of membranes ANS: A Early decelerations are the fetus' response to fetal head compression; these are considered benign, and interventions are not necessary. Variable decelerations are associated with umbilical cord com...

Competing needs arise within any organization as employees seek to meet their targets and leaders seek to meet company goals. As a leader, successful management of these goals requires establishing priorities and allocating resources accordingly. Within a healthcare setting, the needs of the workforce, resources, and patients are often in conflict. Mandatory overtime, implementation of staffing ratios, use of unlicensed assisting personnel, and employer reductions of education benefits are ...

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