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Braxton-Hicks contractions are characterized by: Select one: A. regular contractions of progressively increasing intensity B. alleviation of pain with movement or changing positions. C. pink or red bloody show in conjunction with the contractions. D. a rupture of the amniotic sac just before the contractions begin.

At what stage of life will the cost of your healthcare needs be most expensive?

5 How often must a new MDS be completed for each resident? (A) Any time there is a major change in a resident's condition (B) Every six months (C) Never, unless a serious problem exists (D) Every two years

Which nursing interventions might need to be considered in a care plan for a client with advanced multiple sclerosis? Select all that apply. Obtain daily weights to monitor weight gain. Ensure access to a language board when communicating with the client. Establish a voiding time schedule. Encourage the client to walk with feet wide apart.

The definition of quality provided by the Institute of Medicine is the most widely accepted definition of health care quality. Which of the following are NOT parts of the definition? They should provide value consistent with the cost structure of the health care organization. They should achieve desired health outcomes for individuals, matching their preferences for variety. They should achieve desired health outcomes for populations, matching the societal preferences of policy makers and third-party payers for efficiency. They should adhere to professional standards and scientific evidence, consistent with the clinical focus and preferences of health care providers for effectiveness. All of these are aspects of the IOM definition of health care quality.

The wrist is __ to the fingers with respect to the elbow. distal inferior superior proximal

Which signs are manifestations of the Cushing triad? Select al that apply. Tachycardia Bradycardia Hypertension Bradypnea

- Why shouldn't protein sources like bacon and sausage be consumed everyday? Vegetables

Which datum indicates pyrexia? Basal metabolic rate of 1400 kcal Oxygen saturation of 80% Heart rate of 54 beats per minute (bpm) Temperature of 100.8^circ F(38.2^circ C)

A nurse is educating a caregiver about home enteral tube feeding administration What instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply. a. Wash hands thoroughly before preparing the formula b. Store unused formula in the refrigerator c. Administer feedings at room temperature d. Flush the feeding tube with warm water before and after use e. Discard opened formula after 24 hours