The nurse is caring for several women in the postpartum clinic setting. What statement, when made by one of the clients, would alert the nurse to further assess that client for postpartum psychosis?

The real advantage to hydrostatic weighing is that it a. can be done anywhere with no equipment b. gives one of the most accurate measurements of body fat c. uses calipers to measure body fat select the best answer from the choices provided.

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

Susan’s wrist is tired from typing on her keyboard all day. she moves her wrist in a circle to stretch it out. what type of movement does her hand make around her wrist?