A nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine IM for a client who had a vaginal delivery earlier that day. The nurse should explain to the client that this medication will help prevent which of the following?

Appropriate patient teaching following vasectomy is to:

A nurse is reinforcing discharging teaching with a client who is 2 days postpartum. Which of the following indicates a need for further teaching?

What sign(s) of infection should the nurse assess for after an amniotomy?

Clot formation and anticoagulation occur simultaneously throughout the body in the woman with DIC.

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in early labor with intact membranes and a temperature of 38.9° C (102° F). After notifying the provider, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The initial vaginal examination of a woman admitted to the labor unit reveals that the cervix is dilated 9 cm. The panicked woman begs the nurse, “Please give me something.” What is the most appropriate pain-relief intervention for a woman in precipitate labor?

Using the Apgar Table below, calculate the 1 min Apgar score on Baby Boy with a heart rate of 92 bpm, weak cry, some extremity flexion , grimaces  when suctioned, and pink body, blue hands and feet.  Baby’s Apgar Score is  

Practical nursing students are using critical thinking skills to study for an upcoming test. What will these students include when studying? (Select all that apply.)

Seven-year old Sally is in the hospital and is becoming bored. The best activity for her would be: