A client is experiencing an early postpartum hemorrhage. Which action is inappropriate
A. Inserting an indwelIing urinary catheter.
B. Fundal massage.
C. Administration of oxytoxics.
D. Pad count.
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A client reports substernal chest pain. Test results show electrocardiograph changes and an elevated cardiac troponin level. Which of the following should be the focus of nursing care
A. Improving myocardial oxygenation and reducing cardiac workload.
B. Confirming a suspected diagnosis and preventing complications.
C. Reducing anxiety and relieving pain.
D. Eliminating stressors and providing a nondemanding environment.
The nurse should encourage a client with a wound to consume foods high in vitamin C because this vitamin
A. restores the inflammatory response.
B. enhances oxygen transport to tissues.
C. reduces edema.
D. enhances protein synthesis.
A client's chest X-ray reveals bilateral white-outs, indicating adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This syndrome results from
A. cardiogenic pulmonary edema.
B. respiratory alkalosis.
C. increased pulmonary capillary permeability.
D. renal failure.
A client with cancer undergoes a total gastrectomy. Several hours after surgery, the nurse notes that the client's nasogastric (NG) tube has stopped draining. How should the nurse respond
A. Notify the physician.
B. Reposition the NG tube.
C. Irrigate the NG tube.
D. Increase the suction level.