A client in labor has hypotonic labor dysfunction which has…
A client in labor has hypotonic labor dysfunction which has been augmented with oxytocin. After 2 hours, the client is having multiple variable decelerations on the fetal monitor and pain level of 8 out of 10. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse?
Read DetailsA nurse is assessing a 7-year-old boy and notes bruises in v…
A nurse is assessing a 7-year-old boy and notes bruises in various stages of healing along with several small round burn marks on the child’s body. When the boy’s mother is questioned, she states “He’s so careless, falls all the time and plays with matches.” Which action by the nurse is appropriate?
Read DetailsLast week, a client delivered their first pregnancy at 16 we…
Last week, a client delivered their first pregnancy at 16 weeks gestation. During the follow-up visit in the family health clinic today, the client notices the chart states they have had a spontaneous abortion. The client is upset over the use of the word abortion. How can the nurse best explain this terminology to the client?
Read DetailsLast week, a client delivered their first pregnancy at 16 we…
Last week, a client delivered their first pregnancy at 16 weeks gestation. During the follow-up visit in the family health clinic today, the client notices the chart states they have had a spontaneous abortion. The client is upset over the use of the word abortion. How can the nurse best explain this terminology to the client?
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A nurse is assessing the face of a 5-year-old child and notes multiple areas of honey-colored crusted exudate from ruptured vesicles on the cheeks and around the mouth. Which of the following conditions is consistent with these signs and symptoms?
Read DetailsA client is 4 days post-op a vaginal hysterectomy. The indw…
A client is 4 days post-op a vaginal hysterectomy. The indwelling urinary catheter was removed 24 hours ago urine output for the previous shift was 410 mL, vital signs are T 100.1° F, HR 84; RR 20, and BP 110/70. The client complains of burning with urination. Which of these newly received orders from the HCP will you prioritize and implement?
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