A patient is being given a new prescription for a low-dose combination birth control pill. The nurse will be giving her advice about taking the pills. What advice will the nurse give the patient if she forgets to take the pill?

The nurse is interviewing an adolescent patient. The patient reports a weight loss of 50 pounds over the last 4 months, and reports running at least 5 miles per day. The patient asserts that her menarche was 5 years ago. Her menses are usually every 28 days, but her last menstrual period was 4 months ago. The patient denies any sexual activity. Which statement is best for the nurse to make?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with endometriosis. Which statement by the patient requires immediate follow-up?

The OB-GYN nurse is teaching a patient at the clinic that use of a spermicide has an increased effectiveness if used with:(Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The OB-GYN nurse is teaching a patient at the clinic that use of a spermicide has an increased effectiveness if used with:(Select all that apply.)Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

The nurse assesses a sleeping 1-hour-old, 39-weeks’-gestation newborn. The assessment data that would be of greatest concern would be:

The nurse teaching the expectant parents about the placenta also talks about the circulation and how the fetus gets its oxygen. She will include in this teaching which important fact?

A client had a temperature of 100.1 F six hours following a vaginal delivery. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?

The labor and delivery nurse is reviewing charts. The nurse should inform the supervisor about which patient?

A client had a temperature of 100.1 F six hours following a vaginal delivery. What is an appropriate action for the nurse to take?