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1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in preventing pooling of blood in the lower extremities? Move about every hour Pooling of blood in the lower extremities results from the enlarged uterus exerting pressure on the pelvic veins. Moving about every hour will straighten out the pelvic veins and increase venous return. 2. A 26-year-old, gr...

Maternity HESI 1,2 Test Bank |Questions, Answers & Rationale (Summer 2020/2021) 100% Study guide 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in... [Show more]

Maternity HESI 1,2 Test Bank |Questions, Answers & Rationale (Summer 2020/2021) 100% Study guide 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in... [Show more]

Maternity HESI 1,2 Test Bank |Questions, Answers & Rationale (Summer 2020/2021) 100% Study guide 1. A 38-week primigravida who works as a secretary and sits at a computer for 8 hours each day tells the nurse that her feet have begun to swell. Which instruction would be most effective in...

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Chapter 64: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which finding will the nurse expect when assessing a patient who has oste oarthritis (OA) of the knee? a. Presence of Heberden’s nodules b. Discomfort with joint movement c. Redness and swelling of the knee joint d. Stiffness that increases with movement ANS: B Initial symptoms of OA include pain with joint movement. Heberden’s nodules occur on the fingers. Redness of the joi...

Chapter 63: Musculoskeletal Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient with acute osteomyelitis of the left femur is hospitalized for regional antibi otic irrigation. Which intervention will the nurse include in the initial plan of care? a. Quadriceps-setting exercises b. Immobilization of the left leg c. Positioning the left leg in flexion d. Assisted weight-bearing ambulation ANS: B Immobilization of the affected leg helps to decrease pain and reduce th...

Chapter 62: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which information will the nurse teach seniors at a community recrea tion center about ways to prevent fractures? a. Tack down scatter rugs in the home. b. Expect most falls to happen outside the home. c. Buy shoes that provide good support and are comfortable to wear. d. Get instruction in range-of-motion exercises from a physical therapist. ANS: C Comfortable shoes with go...

Chapter 49: Endocrine Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the d iagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” ANS: B Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head inj...

Chapter 46: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. After the insertion of an arteriovenous graft (AVG) in the right fo rearm, a patient complains of pain and coldness of the right fingers. Which action should the nurse take? a. Teach the patient about normal AVG function. b. Remind the patient to take a daily low-dose aspirin tablet. c. Report the patient’s symptoms to the health care provider. d. Elevate the patient’s ...