A client in her second trimester is diagnosed with hyperemesis gravidarum. The nurse would monitor the client closely for which of the following symptoms?
A) Heartburn
B) Diarrhea
C) Dehydration
D) Constipation
Question 2
The perinatal nurse observes Lindy, a 21-year-old, G1 TPAL 0000 woman who is entering the transition phase of labor. Lindy has been using a patterned breathing method to cope with the increasing strength of contractions.
She complains of lightheadedness and tingling in her fingers. The perinatal nurse's most appropriate intervention is to:
A) Assist Lindy back to bed and encourage her to lie on her left side
B) Assist Lindy with putting her head between her knees
C) Assist Lindy with cupping her hands and breathing into them
D) Assist Lindy to breathe more slowly and to take a cleansing breath
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
To reduce stress on your client’s neck when the head is turned, put a towel under the shoulder and ...
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Building a Client Base
Using child-sized dishes at mealtimes can help caregivers monitor portion sizes