The nurse is assessing a newborn who was born to a mother who is addicted to drugs. Which findings should the nurse expect to note during the assessment of this newborn? Select all that apply.
A client comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit an…
A client comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit and reports that July 10th was the first day of her last menstrual period. Using Nagele’s rule, the nurse determines the estimated date of birth to be:
NPH insulin (Humulin N) is ordered to be given at bedtime (2…
NPH insulin (Humulin N) is ordered to be given at bedtime (2200). The client would most likely exhibit a hypoglycemia reaction at what time of the day?
A 30 week antepartum client is hospitalized with severe pre-…
A 30 week antepartum client is hospitalized with severe pre-eclampsia and started on an IV with Magnesium Sulfate. What assessment findings would indicate a need for the nurse to stop the infusion and contact the health care provider? (Select all that apply)
A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is ta…
A client newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is taking NPH insulin at 0700 daily. The nurse monitors for the client closely for which signs and symptoms in the late afternoon?
The client is considering having maternal serum alphafetopro…
The client is considering having maternal serum alphafetoprotein (MSAFP) screening or a Quad screen performed. She asks the nurse how a test of her blood could indicate a neural tube defect. The nurse’s best reply would be:
After the nurse explains the procedure for a nonstress test…
After the nurse explains the procedure for a nonstress test (NST), which statement by the client would indicate a need for further teaching?
The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients…
The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. Which of the following patients have the greatest risk for developing an infection?
Which patient outcome indicates positive progress towards re…
Which patient outcome indicates positive progress towards resolving the nursing diagnosis of Acute confusion?
The nurse informs the nursing assistant that a patient who i…
The nurse informs the nursing assistant that a patient who is newly admitted will be in contact isolation. What explanation should the nurse give the nursing assistant regarding contact isolation?