three days after delivering her baby, a 30-year-old woman complains of a sudden onset of difficulty breathing. her level of consciousness is decreased, and she is tachycardic. the emt should suspect: a. intrauterine bleeding. b. acute pulmonary edema. c. spontaneous pneumothorax. d. pulmonary embolism.
the healthcare provider prescribes high-protein, high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet with limited fluids during meals for a client recovering from gastric surgery. the client asks the nurse what the purpose is for this type of diet. which rationale should be included in the nurse's explanation to this client?
a patient has a history of repeated spontaneous abortion. coagulation studies reveal an elevated aptt, normal pt, normal platelet function, and normal thrombin time. schistocytes were seen on the peripheral blood smear. which test should be performed to determine if the patient has lupus anticoagulant?
a nurse is providing education to a client experiencing postpartum blues. the nurse determines client understanding when the client makes which of statements regarding factors that contribute to postpartum blues, signs and symptoms associated with postpartum blues, and collaborative care to treat symptoms?
as there are no pediatric versions of naloxone auto-injector or pre-filled nasal administration devices, providers should use the adult dosage devices for children and infants. as always, they should follow their facility protocols to determine dosing and timing of naloxone administration. true or false?
when preparing a teaching plan for a group of women during their first pregnancy, the nurse reviews how maternity care has changed over the years. which information would the nurse include when discussing events occurring in the 20th century?
a mother just gave birth 3 hours ago. the nurse enters the room to continue hourly assessments and finds the client on the phone telling the listener about her fear while driving to the hospital and not making it in time. the mother finishes the call, and the nurse begins her assessment with which phrase?
the prescriber orders medication y 200 mg ivpb q.12h. the pharmacy sends a premixed ivpb of medication y that contains 200 mg of medication y in 100 ml. the drug reference says that medication y should be infused over 90 minutes. what rate (ml/hr) will the nurse set on the iv pump?
the physical examination of a sexual assault victim should be: a. deferred until the patient can be evaluated by a physician. b. performed in the presence of at least two police officers. c. limited to a brief survey for life-threatening injuries. d. as detailed as possible so all injuries can be documented
a client who gave birth about 12 hours ago informs the nurse that she has been voiding small amounts of urine frequently. the nurse examines the client and notes the displacement of the uterus from the midline to the right. as long as there is a prescription, what intervention would the nurse perform next?
a nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 5mg/kg/day po divided equally every 8 hours to a school aged child who weighs 50lb. diphenhydramine 12.5mg/5ml available. how many ml should the nurse administer per dose?
parents bring their 9-year-old child to the clinic for a well-child visit. they are concerned because several children in the neighborhood have developed lyme disease and ask for suggestions on what to do to reduce their child's risk. what would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest? select all that apply.
a nurse is providing care to a postpartum woman during the immediate postpartum period. the nurse recognizes that the mother will need assistance with meeting her basic needs based on the understanding that the mother is most likely in which phase?
the nurse is explaining patterns of incidence and transmission of hiv to a group of adolescent girls. she explains that the risks for this population are much higher because of the possibility of both vertical and horizontal transmission. horizontal transmission refers to transmission of the disease during:
symptoms of disease differ from signs of disease in that symptoms symptoms of disease differ from signs of disease in that symptoms are changes felt by the patient. are changes observed by the physician. are specific for a particular disease. always occur as part of a syndrome. none of the answers is correct.
when you are obtaining medical history from the family of a suspected stroke patient, it is most important to determine: a. if the patient has been hospitalized before. b. the patient's overall medication compliance. c. if there is a family history of a stroke. d. when the patient last appeared normal.
