The health care provider has now administered several medications and performed fundal massage on Karen. There is no decrease in the amount of active vaginal bleeding.
The physician briefly explains to Karen and her family that the next step in this process will be a surgical one. The perinatal nurse prepares Karen for:
A) Dilatation and curettage
B) Abdominal hysterectomy
C) Uterine artery ligation
D) Uterine artery cauterization
Question 2
The pediatric nurse caring for a patient with hypothyroidism explains to the parents that developmental hypothyroidism can cause irreversible mental deficits and growth retardation.
The nurse states that the hormone produced by the thyroid that increases bone deposits of calcium is:
A) cortisol.
B) thyroxin.
C) calcitonin.
D) epinephrine.
A patient centered care approach
Advantages and Disadvantages of Managed Care
Nebulized medications can be delivered through a mouthpiece.
Higher-Level Thinking Skills Used in Massage Therapy
Massage is routinely incorporated into the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
Guidelines for Myofascial Massage