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Question 146

In cleansing the perineal area around the site of catheter insertion, the nurse would:

A.Wipe the catheter toward the urinary meatus
B.Wipe the catheter away from the urinary meatus
C.Apply a small amount of talcum powder after drying the perineal area
D.Gently insert the catheter another 12 inch after cleansing to prevent irritation from the balloon

Question 147

A client with a head injury asks why he cannot have something for his headache. The nurse's response is based on the understanding that analgesics could:

A.Counteract the effects of antibiotics
B.Elevate the blood pressure
C.Mask symptoms of increasing intracranial pressure
D.Stimulate the central nervous system

Question 148

A male client is started on IV anticoagulant therapy with heparin. Which of the following laboratory studies will be ordered to monitor the therapeutic effects of heparin?

A.Partial thromboplastin time
B.Hemoglobin
C.Red blood cell (RBC) count
D.Prothrombin time

Question 149

At 38 weeks' gestation, a client is in active labor. She is using her Lamaze breathing techniques. The RN is coaching her breathing and encouraging her to relax and work with her contractions. Which one of the following complaints by the client will alert the RN that she is beginning to hyperventilate with her breathing?

A."I am cold."
B."I have a backache."
C."I feel dizzy."
D."I am nauseous."

Question 150

The nurse working in a prenatal clinic needs to be alert to the cardinal signs and symptoms of PIH because:

A.Immediate treatment of mild PIH includes the administration of a variety of medications
B.Psychological counseling is indicated to reduce the emotional stress causing the blood pressure elevation
C.Self-discipline is required to control caloric intake throughout the pregnancy
D.The client may not recognize the early symptoms of PIH

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