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What should be done if a client is admitted to the labor and delivery unit in active labor and the nurse notes a papular lesion on the perineum?
Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 17, 2019
All types of lesions may be a sign that something is wrong and the doctor has the right to know about this immediately. There are some women who may develop lesions because they have herpes which...Read More

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Which action specific to the spica cast should be taken? A child with scoliosis has a spica cast applied.
RN pedia
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
Check the bowel sounds

A body cast or spica cast extends from the upper abdomen to the knees or below. Bowel sounds should be checked to ensure that the client is not experiencing a...Read More

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What medications would be contraindicated for a patient who was diagnosed with acute gastritis?
C. Marcus, Content Developer
Answered: Sep 10, 2018
Contraindicated means that the medication should not be taken as it can aggravate the condition of the patient. A should not be taken because it can cause the upper GI tract to become inflamed...Read More

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What is the best method for evaluating the amount of peripheral edema?
N. Kingsley, Writer
Answered: Oct 23, 2018
Measuring the extremity best method for evaluating the amount of peripheral edema. Weighing the client daily is not a good way to evaluate the amount of peripheral edema....Read More

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What changes may be required by the patients with Type 1 diabetes mellitus to their daily routine during periods of infection? 
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
More insulin

During periods of infection or illness, patients with Type 1 diabetes may need even more insulin to compensate for increased blood glucose levels.

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Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
The nurse places her thumb on the muscle inset in the antecubital space and taps the thumb briskly with the reflex hammer. -the nurse loosely suspends the clients arm in an open hand while tapping...Read More

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What is the situation active labor reveals?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Jul 19, 2018
Based on the different symptoms that the patient is exhibiting, she is in the first stage of labor. The best thing that the medical professional can do is letter D. This is to assist the client...Read More

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An obstetric client is admitted with dehydration. Which IV fluid would be most appropriate for the client?
RN pedia
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
.45 normal saline

The best IV fluid for correction of dehydration is normal saline because it is most like normal serum. Dextrose pulls fluid from the cell, lactated Ringers contains more...Read More

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What is the most likely explanation for this order? A client with pancreatic cancer has an infusion of TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition). The doctor has ordered for sliding-scale insulin. This...
RN pedia
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
Total Parenteral Nutrition is a high-glucose solution that often elevates the blood glucose levels.

Total Parenteral Nutrition is a high-glucose solution. This therapy often causes the...Read More

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What would include nursing management prior to an intravenous pyelogram?
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
Cleansing enemas the evening before to provide for adequate visualization of the urinary tract.

Strategy: Answers are all implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it...Read More

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What is the client admitted with angina is given a prescription for nitroglycerine?
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
Leave the medication in the brown bottle-nitroglycerine should be kept in a brown bottle (or even a special air- and water-tight, solid or plated silver or gold container) because of its instability...Read More

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What would the appropriate response by the nurse be if a client tells the nurse, I have something very important to tell you if you promise not to tell anyone?
M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Feb 21, 2019
Correct answer is option C – I can’t make such promise.
Confidentiality refers to the protection of patient’s history and information they choose to share with you. It is...Read More

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What is the primary physiological alteration in the development of asthma?
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
Spasm of bronchiolar smooth muscle -asthma is the presence of bronchiolar spasms. this spasm can be brought on by allergies or anxiety. answer choice bronchiolar inflammation and dyspnea is...Read More

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What instructions should be included in the nurses teaching regarding oral contraceptives?
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
An alternate method of birth control is needed when taking antibiotics.-when the client is taking oral contraceptives and begins antibiotics, another method of birth control should be used....Read More

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What is the most important action for the nurse to take when she is caring for a client who has had an above-knee amputation (AKA) with an immediate prosthetic fitting? This question is part...
John Smith
Answered: Nov 25, 2024
Provide cast care on the affected extremity.

Strategy: Answers are a mix of assessments and implementations. Is there an appropriate assessment? No. Determine the outcome of each...Read More

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