2. A pregnant w o m a n in the first trim ester of pregn ancy h as hem oglob in of 8.6

m g/dl an d a hem atoc rit of 25.1 % . W h a t food should the nur se encourage this

client to include in her diet?

· Carrots

· Chicken

· Yogurt

· Cheese

3. T h e nur se is preparing to adm inister m ethylergonovine m aleate (Methergine) to

a pos tpartum client. Ba s e d o n wh at assessm ent finding should the nurs e withhold

the drug ?

· Respirator y rate of 2 2 breaths/min

· A large amount of lochia rubra

· Blood pressure 149/90

· Positive H o m a n ’s sign

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

4. T h e nurse is planning care for a 16- year-old, w h o h as juvenile rheum atoid

arthritis (JRA). T h e nur se inc ludes activities to strengthen a nd mobilize the joints

an d surrounding m us c le. W hich physical therap y reg im en should the nurse

encourage the adoles cent to im plem ent?

· Begin a training pr o gram lifting weights a nd running

· Splint affected joints during activity

· Exercise in a swimming pool

· Perform pass ive range of m otion exerc ises twice daily

Note: page 1710 MB (Maternity book)

5. A client receiving oxytoc in (Pitocin) to au g m e n t early labor. W h ich ass essm ent

is m os t im portant for the nurse to obtain e ach tim e the infusion rate is

increased?

· Pain level

· Blood pressure

· Infusion site

· Contraction pattern

Note: Page 508 MB