Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse is assisting with the preparation of a laboring client who is scheduled to receive an intrauterine pressure catheter. The client asks why this type of monitoring is needed. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "This type of monitoring is necessary for timing of the frequency of your contractions." B. "This type of monitoring is noninvasive, so it is the best to monitor your labor contractions." C. "This type of monitor allows us to evaluate your baby's he...

A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes mellitus and is experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A) Reports increased urinary output B) Diaphoresis C) Reports blurred vision D) Shallow respirations - Answer A) Reports increased urinary output Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting, reports of thirst, abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, and headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia. Other manifestations inclu...

Chadwick's sign - Answer Blueish-purple coloration of vagina and cervix -A probable sign of pregnancy Hegar's sign - Answer Softening of lower uterus -A probable sign of pregnancy Ballottment - Answer Light tap of the examiner's fingers on cervix causes the fetus to rise in the amniotic fluid, then rebound to it's original position (rebound of unengaged fetus); occurs at 16-18 wks -A probable sign of pregnancy Quickening - Answer A woman's first awareness of fetal ...

A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of adolescent clients. Which of the following statements by an adolescent reflects an understanding of the teaching? a. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms." b. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse." c. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne." d. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." - Answer A. A nurse is instructing a client who is taking an oral ...

A nurse in a health clinic is reviewing contraceptive use with a group of clients. Which of the following client statements demonstrates understanding? (Ch. 1) a. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms." b. "A diaphragm should be removed 2 hours after intercourse." c. "Oral contraceptives can worsen a case of acne." d. "A contraceptive patch is replaced once a month." - Answer a. "A water-soluble lubricant should be used with condoms." A nurse is instructing ...

Types of barrier methods - Answer condoms, diaphragms A client must be fitted every ___ years for a diaphragm. - Answer 2 Reasons clients will have to be refitted for diaphragm: - Answer -Every 2 years -Gained 15 pounds (7 kg) -had full term pregnancy -had 2nd term abortion What must be used in addition will diaphragms? - Answer spermicide A diaphragm must remain in place for ___ hours after intercourse. - Answer 6 True or False: Spermicide must be used with diaphragm...

A nurse is teaching the parents of a term newborn how to bathe him. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - Answer Give him a sponge bath until his cord stump falls off A nurse is assessing a patient who is 1 day postpartum and is not breastfeeding. The nurse notes the patient's breasts are engorged. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the patient to take? - Answer Apply ice packs for 15 minutes to the breast for swelling A nurse is assessing a pa...

A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during pregnancy. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? - Answer Encourage client who are prescribed methadone to breastfeed. -The nurse should encourage clients who are prescribed methadone during pregnancy to breastfeed their newborns to help with withdrawal symptoms. A nurse is caring for a client who received terbutaline subcutaneously. Whi...

1. 1. A nurse is assessing newborn following forceps assisted birth. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse identify as a complication of the birth method? A. Hypoglycemia B. Polycythemia C. Facial Palsy D. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia ANS C 2. Which of the following statements by client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "The medication could cause me to experience heart palpitations" B. "This medication could cause me to experience blurr...