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Meconium aspiration syndrome results in obstruction of the airways and may lead to persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. In persistent pulmonary hypertension, the vascular resistance of the lungs does not decrease after birth, and normal changes to neonatal circulation are impaired. The nurse notes a yellow discoloration over the face of a 12-hour-old newborn. The nurse's next actions should be based on prevention of a. pathologic jaundice. b. renal damage. c. skin damage. ...

1. Immediately after birth, the nurse can anticipate the fundus to be located A. at the umbilicus B. 2cm above the umbilicus C. 1cm below the umbilicus D. midway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus D. midway between the symphysis pubis and umbilicus 2. When reading the postpartum chart the nurse notices that the patient's fundus is recorded as "u+1." The nurse understands that this means the fundus is A. 1cm above the umbilicus B. 1cm below the umbilicus C. 1in. abov...

A nurse in a prenatal clinic overhears a newly licensed nurse discussing conception with a client. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse requires intervention by nurse? "Fertilization takes place in the outer third of the fallopian tube." "Implantation occurs between 2 and 3 weeks after conception." "Sperm remain viable in the woman's reproductive tract for 2 to 3 days." "Bleeding or spotting can accompany implantation." -- Correct Answer ...

A nurse is assess a client that is 24 hours postpartum. Her fundus is boggy, 3 cm above the umbilicus, and displaced to the right. What should the nurse do first? - assist the client to the bathroom - pour water over her perineum - administer analgesic medication - encourage the client to use the sitz bath -- Correct Answer -- A nurse is assessing a client who gave birth 1 week ago. The client states "I don't know what's wrong. I love my baby, but I feel so let down and I seem ...

A major concern about the use of complementary and alternative medicine is -- Correct Answer --safety A plan of client care that identifies client outcomes and specifies time lines for achievement of those outcomes is termed: -- Correct Answer --Clinical pathway. abdominal muscles in third trimester -- Correct Answer --may separate and leave the skin and fascia to support the fetus abruptio placenta -- Correct Answer --concealed or apparent seperation of placenta

Exam 1 Medical surgical (chapter 1,2,6,7,8) Updated 2024/2025 a cancer patient who reports ongoing, constant moderate pain with short periods of sever pain during dressing changes is a. probably exaggerating his pain b. best treated by referral for surgical treatment of his pain c. best treated by receiving a long-acting and a short-acting opioid d

A home health nurse enters a client's home and finds a used insulin syringe, without a cap, on the table. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -- Correct Answer --Place the syringe in a puncture-proof disposal container. A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who has blepharitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? -- Correct Answer --Inspect the eyes for drainage or redness. ( blepharitis-inflammation of the eyelid) a nurse in an ...

A taper-point needle should be used: A. When a sealed suture line is needed B. To close an incision in the urinary bladder C. To suture the wall of the intestine closed D. All of the above E. None of the above -- Correct Answer --D During which of the following surgeries is the uterus removed? A. Routine ovariohysterectomy B. C-section without an ovariohysterectomy C. En bloc resection D. All of the above E. Both A and C -- Correct Answer --E

a cancer patient who reports ongoing, constant moderate pain with short periods of sever pain during dressing changes is a. probably exaggerating his pain b. best treated by referral for surgical treatment of his pain c. best treated by receiving a long-acting and a short-acting opioid d. best treated by regularly scheduled short-acting opioids plus acetaminophen -- Correct Answer --c A nurse in a health care clinic is evaluating the level of wellness for clients using the health/wellness/...

A 2-day postoperative patient is receiving 1000 mL normal saline over 10 hours. The patient has an intake of 4 ounces of orange juice, one 8-ounce cup of coffee, 3 cups of water, and 1 cup of tea. This patient has a total intake of _________ mL over the 12-hour period. -- Correct Answer --2520 A 63-year-old Arab American male states his left leg is "hot." What is the nurse's best first response? -- Correct Answer --Assess for pain A client experiencing shock has had a urinary output o...