单选题The nurse palpates a multipara's fundus immediately after delivery of the placenta and assesses that it's boggy. The nurse massages the client's uterus until it's firm. Which medication would the nurse anticipate to administer if the uterus becomes boggy again? A. Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM). B. Magnesium sulfate. C. Oxytocin (Pitocin). D. Ibuprofen.
单选题When preparing to give a child with insulin-dependent diabetes his dose of regular and NPH humulin insulin, which of the following actions would be most appropriate? A. Taking the premixed insulin out of the refrigerator, then withdrawing the amount into in one syringe. B. Using two syringes, one for each type of insulin, and giving two injections. C. Withdrawing the NPH insulin first, then withdrawing the regular insulin into one syringe. D. Withdrawing the regular insulin first, then withdrawing the NPH insulin into one syringe.
单选题Which of the following health-promoting activities should the nurse teach the client with a new laryngectomy? A. Cleanse the mouth three times a day. B. Avoid taking tub baths. C. Develop an aggressive program of exercise to increase airway functioning. D. Dehumidify the air for comfort.
单选题The physician inserts a chest tube into a client to treat a pneumothorax. The tube is connected to water-seal drainage. The nurse can prevent chest tube air leaks by A. keeping the chest drainage system below the level of the chest. B. keeping the head of the bed slightly elevated. C. checking and taping all connections. D. checking patency of the chest tube.
单选题The major goal of therapy in crisis intervention is to（）
单选题The uterus returns to the pelvic cavity in which time frame
单选题The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which instruction would the nurse give to the client? A. Increase alcohol intake while taking the drug. B. Avoid foods that are rich in purine. C. Take aspirin for pain. D. Take the drug between meals to promote absorption.
单选题Which of the following observations signals the onset of puberty in male adolescents? A. Appearance of pubic hair. B. Appearance of axillary hair. C. Testicular enlargement. D. Nocturnal emissions.
单选题When speaking with a mother accused of child abuse, the nurse should expect her to A．Attempt to rationalize and explain her behavior B．Offer a detailed explanation of how her son was injured C．Reveal an overwhelming feeling that her children are worthless D．Ask how she may get permission to visit her son on the pediatric unit
单选题A 30-year-old primigravida tells the nurse that her hemorrhoids have become itchy and painful. The nurse instructs the client about relief measures. From which of the following statements by the client would the nurse suspect that the client needs further instructions? A. "I should sit in a warm sitz bath daily. " B. "I can use a topical ointment for relief. " C. "I should apply an ice pack at night. " D. "I should decrease my fluid intake. /
单选题The nurse is providing care for a client with multiple myeloma, a disorder characterized by episodes of remissions and exacerbations. Which of the following resources can best help the client adapt to the disease? A. The client's family. B. Support group. C. Pastoral care. D. Hospice care.
单选题The nurse is assessing a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would expect to find A. hypotension. B. thick, coarse skin. C. deposits of adipose tissue in the trunk and dorsocervical area. D. weight gain in arms and legs.
单选题The nurse is providing care for a pregnant client. The client asks the nurse how she can best deal with her fatigue. The nurse should instruct her to
单选题After determining that a pregnant client is Rh-negative, the physician
orders an indirect Coombs'test. What's the purpose of performing this test on a
pregnant client?
A. To determine the fetal blood Rh factor.
B. To determine the maternal blood Rh factor.
C. To detect maternal antibodies against fetal Rh-positive factor.
D. To detect maternal antibodies against fetal Rh-negative factor.
单选题The nurse has a client at 30 weeks' gestation who has tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). What should the nurse tell the client when she says that she wants to breast-feed her neonate? A. Encourage breas-feeding so that she can get her rest and get healthier. B. Encourage breast-feeding because it's healthier for the neonate. C. Encourage breast-feeding to facilitate bonding. D. Discourage breast-feeding because HIV can be transmitted through breast milk.
单选题The nurse is administering neostigmine to a client with myasthenia gravis. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement
单选题In developing a plan of care for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, the nurse should consider that clients with rheumatoid arthritis should be positioned so as to A. prevent flexion deformities of the joints. B. decrease edema around the joints. C. promote maximum comfort. D. prevent venous stasis.
单选题An unconscious client has been admitted with a head injury. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would receive the greatest priority in the plan of care? A. Disturbed sensory perception related to decreased level of consciousness. B. Ineffective airway clearance related to inability to remove respiratory secretions. C. Impaired gas exchange related to shallow irregular breathing. D. Risk for injury related to disorientation and decreased level of consciousness.
单选题The physician has ordered Oxtriphyllin (Choledyl SA) 0.2 g. Available tablets of the medicine are 100 mg. How many tablets should be given? A. 0.5 tablets. B. 2.0 tablets. C. 2.5 tablets. D. 5.0 tablets.
单选题A primigravida at 28 weeks' gestation is admitted with a diagnosis of preterm labor. The client's contractions are occurring every 15 to 20 minutes, lasting 25 seconds. The membranes are intact. What should the nurse do? A. Request assistance from the neonatal resuscitation team. B. Place the client on bed rest on her left side. C. Obtain equipment for an amniotomy. D. Prepare terbutaline in an intravenous solution of normal saline.