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Nagele's Rule - 1st day of last period + 7 days - 3 months Pregnancy weight gain - 25-35 lbs normal 28-45 lbs under 11-25 lbs over 11-15 lbs obese FHR - 110-160 bpm amniotic fluid - fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the fetus Maintains temp Clear, no odor Contractions - Increment Peak/acme Decrement Interval supine hypotension - low blood pressure that occurs in a pregnant woman when she is lying on her back Inferior vena cava Turn pt on side or towel rol...

NUTRITION: What nutrient prevents neural tube defects? FOLIC ACID child bearing women: 400mcg/day pregnant women: 800mcg/day TOBACCO USE DURING PREGNANCY Children will have lower birth weights, perceptual problems, and attention deficits, birth defects TRUE LABOR VS. FALSE LABOR: True: regular, rhythmic contractions that intensify with ambulation, pain in abdomen sweeping around from back, cervical changes. False: Irregular rhythm, abdominal pain (not in back) that decreases with amb...

The nurse assesses a patient with emphysema and notes a barrel chest. What is the reason for this patient's chest anomaly? - Hyperinflation of the lungs Rationale: A patient with emphysema develops a barrel chest as a result of the trapping of air in the lungs, which causes them to hyperinflate. Collapsed alveoli, use of accessory muscles, and long-term, chronic hypoxia do not cause a barrel chest. The nurse notes that the respiratory symptoms of the patient with chronic obstructive pulm...

A nurse is caring for a client immediately following extubation. Which of the following manifestations indicates that the nurse should call the rapid response team? - A. Stridor A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with pneumonia. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following acid-base imbalances? - B. Respiratory acidosis A nurse is auscultating the lungs of a client who is having an acute asthma attack. Which...

When reviewing the indications for various antidepressants, nurse should identify that bupropion hydrochloride is an appropriate choice for clients who have which of the following? - Seasonal affective disorder Nicotine addiction Depression A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for alprazolam. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? (Select all that apply) - Tolerance Anxiety Sedation Respiratory depression A nurse is caring for a client wh...

A nurse is caring for a client who is about to begin taking lithium carbonate to treat bipolar disorder. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as indications of lithium toxicity? - Tremors, confusion, nausea, and muscle weakness A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for lithium carbonate about reducing the risk for lithium toxicity. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? - Avoid taking NSAIDS A ...

Behavior Modification - the process used to permanently change negative behaviors in favor of positive behaviors that will lead to better health and wellbeing Hypokinetic Diseases - Diseases related to LACK of physical activity Infectious diseases - Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic Diseases - Infectious diseases of animals that can disease wh...

What is the MOA of acetaminophen? Not well understood - centrally acting - may block cytokines in the dorsal horn What are the actions of acetaminophen? Analgesic, antipyretic, raises pain threshold - is NOT anti-inflammatory What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen? 4g What are the indications for acetaminophen? Temporary relief of minor aches/pains and fever reduction What is a common danger about acetaminophen? There are a lot of combo products What can Tylenol do when taking...

A nurse is teaching about self-administering methotrexate to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis. which of the following statements should the nurse make? - drink 2-3 liters of water per day to promote the drug's excretion. Methotrexate can cause kidney damage. Adequate hydration optimizes drug excretion and helps prevent kidney damage. Clients can also take sodium bicarbonate tablets to increase urine alkalinity and reduce the drug precipitation that can lead to kidney damage. A nurse...

A nurse is providing teaching to a client about sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? - do not take the drug with high-fat foods a nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for transdermal conjugated estrogen and medroxyprogesterone to treat postmenopausal symptoms. the nurse should explain to the client that this drug combination includes which of the following therapeutic effects? - reduces the risk of ovaria...