A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Been

question 59

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with an incomplete molar pregnancy.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Advise the woman that she can try to get pregnant in 3 months.
• B) Arrange a consultation with a radiation oncology nurse.
• C) Facilitate screening for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• D) Give the patient information on perinatal loss support groups.

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Definitions:

Electrical Impulses

Quick bursts of electricity that are used by nerves to communicate within the body, especially in the nervous system.

Transmission

The process or mechanism by which something is conveyed or transferred from one place, person, or thing to another, often used in reference to diseases or information.

Pulmonary Function Test

A test that evaluates a patient’s lung volume and capacity; used to detect and diagnose pulmonary problems or to monitor certain respiratory disorders and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Lung Capacity

The total volume of air that the lungs can hold after maximum inhalation.