Chapter 2 Flashcards
Which is the best method to use for determining early ascites?
Daily measurement of the abdominal girth
Which laboratory finding is associated with HELLP syndrome in the obstetric client?
Hemolysis;
Elevated liver enzymes (hepatic)
Low platelet count
Which medication should be used with caution in the obstetric client with diabetes?
Brethine;
It raises the blood glucose levels
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) used for?
Patients with depression
The 45 year old client is seen in the clinic with hyperthyroidism. What would the nurse expect the admitting assessment to reveal?
- Exophthalmos
- Tachycardia
- Increased Appetite
- Weight loss
A gravida II para 0 is admitted to the labor & delivery unit. The doctor performs an amniotomy. Which observation would the nurse expect to make after the amniotomy?
A moderate amount of straw colored fluid and odorless
The nurse is monitoring the client admitted for induction of labor. The nurse knows that Pitocin (Oxytocin) has been effective when?
The client has progressive cervical dilation
A vaginal exam reveals a breech presentation. The nurse should take which of the following actions at this time?
Applying a fetal heart monitor
Client with hyperemesis gravidarum is at risk for developing?
Persistent nausea and vomiting;
Metabolic acidosis with dehydration
A client tells the doctor that she is about 20 weeks pregnant. The most definite sign of pregnancy is?
The presence of fetal heart tones
The nurse is caring for a neonate whose mother is diabetic. The nurse will expect the neonate to be?
Hypoglycemic, large for gestational age
Client with cirrhosis of the liver is receiving Lactulose. The nurse is aware that the rationale for the order for Lactulose is?
To lower the ammonia levels
The physician has prescribed tranylcypromise sulfate (Parnate) 10mg bid. The nurse should teach the client to refrain from eating foods containing tyramine because it may cause?
Hypertension
