2. A pregnant woman in the first trimester of pregnancy has hemoglobin of 8.6

mg/dl and a hematocrit of 25.1 %. What food should the nurse encourage this

client to include in her diet?

· Carrots

· Chicken

· Yogurt

· Cheese

3. The nurse is preparing to administer methylergonovine maleate (Methergine) to

a postpartum client. Based on what assessment finding should the nurse withhold

the drug?

· Respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min

· A large amount of lochia rubra

· Blood pressure 149/90

· Positive Homan’s sign

Note: The only contraindication that has this medicine is HBP, page 581 Matern…book.

4. The nurse is planning care for a 16-year-old, who has juvenile rheumatoid

arthritis (JRA). The nurse includes activities to strengthen and mobilize the joints

and surrounding muscle. Which physical therapy regimen should the nurse

encourage the adolescent to implement?

· Begin a training program lifting weights and running

· Splint affected joints during activity

· Exercise in a swimming pool

· Perform passive range of motion exercises twice daily

Note: page 1710 MB (Maternity book)

5. A client receiving oxytocin (Pitocin) to augment early labor. Which assessment

is most important for the nurse to obtain each time the infusion rate is

increased?

· Pain level

· Blood pressure

· Infusion site

· Contraction pattern

Note: Page 508 MB