aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase BUN and creatinine brain natriuretic peptide arterial blood gas
A nurse is teaching a pregnant woman about healthy nutrition during pregnancy. Which are the best food sources to add to the diet to help prevent neural tube defects?
tuna fish, string cheese, whole milk chicken breast, eggs, applesauce sausage patties, banana slices, carrots strawberries, spinach and lettuce salad, avocado
A nursing instructor is preparing a lesson on the dangers of using drugs and alcohol during pregnancy. She would include which of the following as a primary disability associated with children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome?
poor motor skills promiscuous behavior future drug and alcohol dependency diagnosis of clinical depression
A homeless client has been admitted to the hospital for observation, and he does not speak any English. The nurse does not know any of the client’s medical history, but he is grimacing and looks to be in pain. The nurse should
use nonverbal communication such as pointing and gestures. call for the hospital interpreter services. give the client pen and paper and encourage him to draw. wait to see if any friends or family visit the client who may be able to help.
A 62-year-old female comes to the clinic with the complaint that her vision seems cloudy. What other signs and symptoms may the client mention that are suggestive of cataracts?
nausea and vomiting seeing double out of one eye difficulty seeing at night pain in eyes halos seen around lights
The nurse is working with a client who experiences orthostatic hypotension. Which suggestion would benefit the client?
“Sleep completely flat and do not use any pillows to prop your head.” “Wear your support stockings when you sleep.” “Take your blood pressure medicine immediately before trying to stand up.” “Do not drink any liquids after 8 p.m.”
A nurse is preparing to administer a MMR vaccine to a 35-year-old male. The nurse should
swab and clean an area of skin over the dorsogluteal muscle. prepare a 25-gauge, 1 1/2-inch needle. pinch and hold the skin while injecting the needle. inject the needle at a 90-degree angle.
A client requires long-term use of corticosteroids. The nurse explains which of the following is associated with chronic corticosteroid therapy?
chronic fever inability to gain weight orthostatic hypotension osteoporosis
A 19-year-old female comes into the women’s clinic for an STD test. The nurse explains all of the following confirmed cases of STDs must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) EXCEPT
genital herpes. chlamydia. hepatitis B. gonorrhea.
The nurse would recognize which symptom as the most likely early indication of pneumonia in an elderly client?
chest pain fever dyspnea altered mental status