A 31-year-old female complains of heavy vaginal bleeding and…
A 31-year-old female complains of heavy vaginal bleeding and generalized weakness. She is conscious and alert; however, her blood pressure is 88/56 mm Hg and her pulse is 120 beats/min and weak. You should apply 100% oxygen and then:
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EMS arrives on scene of mother who has delivered a full-term baby. The umbilical cord has been clamped and cut. The baby is dry, warm, pink, and crying vigorously. Which of the following care plans would you recommend they follow if the baby’s condition remains unchanged?
Read DetailsA 6-year-old child weighing 22 pounds is diagnosed with sept…
A 6-year-old child weighing 22 pounds is diagnosed with septic shock and requires fluid resuscitation. The initial recommended bolus for septic shock in pediatrics is 20 mL/kg over 30 minutes. You are using a 60-drop set (60 drops per mL). Calculate the drip rate in drops per minute. What is the correct drip rate to deliver the fluid bolus?
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15. A client, age 20, visits her physician complaining of vaginal discharge and itching. The nurse assists with a pelvic examination. Which structure visible on pelvic examination is considered part of the female internal genitalia?
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26. The nurse is teaching a class about how to perform monthly self-breast examinations. One of the students asks what genes can identify an increased risk of breast cancer? The nurse would be correct in stating, “the inherited susceptibility genes are _____________”.
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