A nurse is providing teaching to a group of women about risk factors for ovarian cancer. Which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Nulliparity
- B. History of breastfeeding (???)
- C. Previous use of oral contraceptives
- D. History of breast cancer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A. Nulliparity: Women who have never been pregnant (nulliparity) are at an increased risk for ovarian cancer compared to women who have had full-term pregnancies. This is thought to be due to the protective effect of pregnancy and childbirth on the ovaries.
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A client reports experiencing painless contractions at 32 weeks' gestation. What should the nurse explain?
- A. These are Braxton Hicks contractions and are normal.
- B. This is a sign of preterm labor.
- C. This indicates cervical dilation.
- D. This requires immediate hospitalization.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Braxton Hicks contractions are common in the third trimester and typically do not signify labor.
Family roles are often defined by culture and religion. What does the nurse know about collectivism?
- A. Collectivist cultures place an emphasis on individuality.
- B. Decisions are made for the benefit of the individual person, then the family.
- C. A person from a collectivist culture might leave treatment decisions to their family.
- D. These cultures believe that it is best for society when everyone decides on their own health care.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Collectivist cultures prioritize family and group decision-making over individual choices.
A patient is taking oral contraceptives and asks whether they will still be effective if she has diarrhea. What should the nurse respond?
- A. Oral contraceptives will still work if taken with food.
- B. Oral contraceptives may be less effective during diarrhea due to absorption issues.
- C. Oral contraceptives need to be stopped for 7 days when experiencing diarrhea.
- D. Oral contraceptives will be more effective during diarrhea due to faster metabolism.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea can reduce the absorption of oral contraceptives, potentially making them less effective. Choice A is incorrect because food does not always affect oral contraceptive absorption. Choice C is incorrect because there is no need to stop the contraceptives, but additional methods may be recommended during diarrhea. Choice D is incorrect because diarrhea does not increase the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
The nurse is planning to admit a pregnant client who is obese. Which potential client needs should the nurse anticipate?
- A. Routine administration of subcutaneous heparin may be prescribed.
- B. Bed rest as a necessary preventive measure may be prescribed.
- C. An overbed lift may be necessary if the client requires a cesarean section.
- D. Thromboembolism stockings or sequential compression devices may be prescribed.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Obese clients may need thromboembolism prevention and specialized equipment for safe cesarean handling.
Three hours after birth, a newborn of a mother with diabetes becomes jittery, has weak, high- pitched cry , and exhibits irregular respirations. The nurse recognizes that these signs are often associated with:
- A. Hypovolemia
- B. Hypocalcemia
- C. Hypoglycemia
- D. Hyperglycemia
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The signs described in the scenario - jitteriness, weak high-pitched cry, irregular respirations - are indicative of hypoglycemia in a newborn. Babies born to mothers with diabetes are at risk for hypoglycemia due to their exposure to high blood sugar levels in utero. After birth, when the baby is separated from the mother's blood supply, their own insulin production may lead to a sudden drop in blood glucose levels.