Exam (elaborations) NURSING ATI

A nurse is caring for a postpartum client who is receiving heparin via a continuous IV infusion for thrombophlebitis in her left calf. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A) administer aspirin for pain B) maintain the client on bed rest C) massage the affected leg every 12hr D) apply cold compresses to the affected calf A nurse is planning care for a client who is to undergo a nonstress test. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A) maintain the client NPO throughout the procedure B) place client in a supine position C) instruct the client to massage the abdomen to stimulate fetal movement D) Instruct the client to press the provided button each time fetal movement is detected A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postpartum and was taking insulin for gestational diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A) you should get a 2 hour oral gluscose tolerance test in 6-12 wks B) you should avoid using low dose oral contraceptives for birth control C) you will need to monitor your blood glucose levels daily at home for 2-3 wks D) you will need to take a lower dose of insulin than you took during your pregnancy A nurse in a prenatal clinic is assessing a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse request the provider see first? ............................................CONTINUED...................................................