Author Question: Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse question when ordered for a client diagnosed ... (Read 38 times)

khang · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following diagnostic tests would the nurse question when ordered for a client diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?

A. CBC (complete blood count) with differential
B. Vaginal culture for Neisseria gonorrhea
C. Throat culture for Streptococcus A
D. RPR (rapid plasma reagin)

Question 2

To assess the healing of the uterus at the placental site, what does the nurse assess?

1. Lab values
2. Blood pressure
3. Uterine size
4. Type, amount, and consistency of lochia

mirabriestensky · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

4
Explanation: 4. The type, amount, and consistency of lochia determine the state of healing of the placental site, and a progressive color change from bright red at birth to dark red to pink to white or clear should be observed.