The client asks the nurse what the purpose of amniocentesis is, and the nurse responds that amniocentesis is performed in order to:
A) analyze chemicals and chromosomes of fetal cells. B) analyze fetal position and presentation. C) determine estimated due date. D) determine fetal growth and development.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a client in the last weeks of pregnancy who is complaining of frequent muscle cramps. The nurse advises the client to do which of the following to reduce the frequency of the symptoms?
A) Wear high knee socks to warm the legs. B) Have a family member massage the legs. C) Keep the legs in a dependent position to improve arterial blood flow. D) Increase the consumption of milk products.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
To check pupillary reflexes the nurse first holds the penlight
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation
A patient is talking to the nurse about her husband’s abuse and attempt to strangle her. She ...