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faduma

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A client has a few canker sores in her mouth. What nursing care measure should the
  nurse provide?
 
  A) Add iodized salt to the client's diet
  B) Ask client to apply silver nitrate stick as ordered
  C) Ask client to chew a few nuts
  D) Provide nasogastric tube feedings to let the mouth rest

Question 2

A pregnant client in her 38th week of gestation complains of abdominal pains and suspects she is in labor. Which of the following findings are characteristic of true labor contractions?
 
  A) Contractions are short and irregular.
  B) Contractions are generally felt low in the abdomen.
  C) Contractions help create effacement and dilation of the cervix.
  D) Contractions are relieved by change of position or activity.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
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In true labor, the contractions help create effacement and dilation of the cervix. Painless, short, and irregular uterine contractions, which are generally felt low in the abdomen and are relieved by change of position or activity, are characteristic of false labor.



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