Isolated, sporadic decelerations of at least 15 bpm from the FHR baseline that last 2 to 10 minutes from onset to return to baseline are called
A 34/M sustained an electrical burn while working. A visible…
A 34/M sustained an electrical burn while working. A visible wound is noted in his left hand, and right foot. The patient is receiving fluid resuscitation and labs have been ordered. What is another priority intervention for the nurse with this patient?
The patient has received his IV fluid resuscitation over the…
The patient has received his IV fluid resuscitation over the last 24 hours. His urine output, on average, has been 25mL/hr. His BP is 92/38 (MAP 56). What do these assessment findings indicate to the nurse?
A patient is seen frequently over a 9-month period with soma…
A patient is seen frequently over a 9-month period with somatic complaints that are not related to physical disease. You, this patient’s primary care provider, note that the patient has had a 15% weight loss in the previous 2 months and the patient reports difficulty sleeping. The spouse tells you that the patient seems tired all the time and is irritable with other family members. What will you do initially?
A 28-year-old female patient with a history of Bipolar I Dis…
A 28-year-old female patient with a history of Bipolar I Disorder informs the APRN that she and her partner are planning to conceive. She is currently stable on a regimen of Lithium and an atypical antipsychotic. What is the most appropriate clinical action in this patient?
The nurse is caring for a patient who is in early labor at t…
The nurse is caring for a patient who is in early labor at term. The pregnancy is low risk. How often does the nurse monitor the FHR?
The nurse is caring for a patient who is fully dilated, has…
The nurse is caring for a patient who is fully dilated, has ruptured membranes, and is starting to bear down with contractions. How often will the nurse check the patient’s temperature?
The nurse is caring for a patient with nausea, vomiting, and…
The nurse is caring for a patient with nausea, vomiting, and a fever. What fetal heart rate pattern would the nurse expect to see?
Immediately after delivery, what is recommended to improve p…
Immediately after delivery, what is recommended to improve parent-newborn bonding?
Which of the following fetal heart rate categories is consid…
Which of the following fetal heart rate categories is considered normal?