The nurse is assessing a pregnant woman in the clinic. In the course of the assessment, the nurse learns that this woman smokes one pack of cigarettes per day. Which of the following is the first step the nurse should take to help the woman stop smoking
Assess the client’s readiness to stop.
B. Suggest that the client reduce the daily number of cigarettes smoked by one-half.
C. Provide the client with the telephone number of a formal smoking-cessation program.
D. Help the client develop a plan to stop.
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Following an earthquake, a client who was rescued from a collapsed building is seen in the emergency department. He has blunt trauma to the thorax and abdomen. Which nursing observation most suggests the client is bleeding
A. Prolonged partial thromboplastin time (PTT).
B. Recent history of warfarin (Coumadin) usage.
C. Diminished breath sounds.
D. Orthostatic hypotension.
A young adult had a significant reaction to the Mantoux test. What conclusion would the nurse make from the findings
A. The client has active tuberculosis.
B. The client had active tuberculosis.
C. The client has been exposed to tuberculosis.
D. The client is immunocompromise
A client is being admitted to the labor unit. Because she’s well advanced in labor, the nurse must prioritize the admission questions. Which information is most important to obtain when birth is imminent
A. Duration of previous labor.
B. Frequency of contractions.
C. Presence of bloody show.
D. Expected due dat
A client is brought to the hospital after vomiting bright red blood and is admitted through the emergency department with a diagnosis of bleeding duodenal ulcer. While the client is bleeding, it will be essential for the nurse to assess frequently for signs of early shock. Which one of the following is an important indicator of early shock
A. Tachycardia.
B. Dry, flushed skin.
C. Increased urine output.
D. Loss of consciousness.