The nurse is supervising a nursing student to teach a pregnant client about a scheduled chorionic villus sampling (CVS) test. Which statement, if made by the nursing student, would require follow-up?A. You will need to provide both a urine and blood sample for this test.B. Drink plenty of water prior to this test and do not empty your bladder.C. An ultrasound will be used during this procedure to guide the needle.D. It is okay to eat and drink on the day of the procedure.

What is a potential disadvantage of chorionic villus sampling (CVS) compared to amniocentesis?Select one:a. The results of chromosomal analysis from CVS are available later than with amniocentesis.b.The risk of miscarriage with CVS is higher than with amniocentesis.c. CVS requires insertion of a needle through the cervix.d. CVS can only be performed after 15 weeks of gestationClear my choice

The nurse is teaching a client scheduled for a vaginal and cervical colposcopy with biopsy. Which of the following information should the nurse include? A. You should not eat or drink eight hours before this testB. You will need to have someone drive you home after this testC. A metallic taste is common once you get the contrast dyeD. Vaginal intercourse may be painful after the procedure

A client who is pregnant at 39 weeks gestation spontaneously ruptured her membranes while ambulating to the bathroom. After the client returns to bed, which of the following should be the nurse's initial action?A. Assess the color of the amniotic fluidB. Perform a vaginal examination to assess the cervix for dilationC. Inform the client she is now on strict bed rest until further noticeD. Assess the fetal heart tones

The nurse has taught a client scheduled for a liver biopsy. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?A. "I will not be conscious during this procedure."B. "I should not take any acetaminophen one week before this procedure."C. "I will need to cough and deep breathe every two hours after this procedure."D. "I may be asked to hold my breath during the insertion of the biopsy needle."

Which of the following statements are true?A. varicose vein treatment requires detailed physical examination onlyB. Duplex ultrasound examination is always required prior to all treatment of varicose veinsC. Duplex ultrasound is required only for cases of uncertain physical examination or for recurrent varicose veinsD. Mapping of deep and perforating veins is also required via duplex ultrasound before the treatment of varicose veins