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The labor of a pregnant woman with preeclampsia is going to be induced. Before initiating the Pitocin infusion, the nurse reviews the woman’s latest laboratory test findings, which reveal a platelet count of 90,000, an elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) level, and a falling hematocrit. The nurse notifies the physician because the laboratory results are indicative of:

Muscular fitness may have an effect on management, attenuation (delay the onset or progression of disease), and even prevention of chronic disease.

Given: pH = 7.26  PaCO2 = 58  HCO3 = 15  Your initial interpretation of this ABG: I. uncompensated respiratory alkalosis  II. partially compensated metabolic acidosis  III. mixed acidosis  IV. compensated metabolic acidosis

To promote bonding and attachment immediately after delivery, the most important nursing intervention is to:

While examining a newborn, the nurse notes uneven skinfolds on the buttocks and a click when performing the Ortolani maneuver. The nurse recognizes these findings as a sign that the newborn probably has:

A woman gave birth to a 7-lb, 3-ounce infant boy 2 hours ago. The nurse determines that the woman’s bladder is distended because her fundus is now 3 cm above the umbilicus and to the right of the midline. In the immediate after birth period, the most serious consequence likely to occur from bladder distention is:

In planning for the care of a 30-year-old woman with pregestational diabetes, the nurse recognizes that the most important factor affecting pregnancy outcome is the:

You are the respiratory therapist monitoring a patient who is receiving sedation for a closed reduction procedure. Which of the following should be monitored? I. apparent airway patency II. PaO2III. the presence of retractions IV. oxygen saturation

A 43 year old Caucasian male, employed as club security, presents in the ED with a nasal and facial fracture. The patient had thick secretions, but requires an FiO2 of 35%. Which O2 device should you recommend?

The most common bacteria associated with respiratory care equipment is: