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A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who asks about using acupuncture to manage his osteoarthritis pain. The nurse should identify which of the following conditions as a contraindication for receiving this treatment?

Obesity

Hypothyroidism

Hypertension

Herpes zoster

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Incorrect. Obesity is not a contraindication for acupuncture.

B. Incorrect. Hypothyroidism is not a contraindication for acupuncture.

C. Incorrect. Hypertension is not a contraindication for acupuncture.

D. Correct. Herpes zoster (shingles) involves a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus and can cause skin lesions. Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles through the skin, which could potentially worsen the condition or lead to the spread of the virus.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Incorrect. Placing the client in seclusion is not an appropriate intervention for managing mania.
B. Incorrect. Encouraging the client to spend time in the dayroom may exacerbate symptoms of mania by providing more stimulation.
C. Correct. Encouraging the client to take frequent rest periods helps prevent overactivity and exhaustion, common in manic episodes.
D. Incorrect. Withdrawing privileges are not directly related to managing manic symptoms and may not be therapeutic.

A. Position the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis to assess the fetal heart rate. B. Measure the fundal height to determine the placement of the ultrasound stethoscope. C. Place the client in a side-lying position prior to assessing the fetal heart rate. D. Perform Leopold maneuvers prior to auscultating the fetal heart rate.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Correct. At 12 weeks of gestation, the nurse should position the ultrasound stethoscope above the symphysis pubis to assess the fetal heart rate.
B. Fundal height measurement is used to assess uterine growth and is not applicable for assessing fetal heart rate.
C. Placing the client in a side-lying position is not necessary for assessing fetal heart rate at 12 weeks of gestation.
D. Leopold maneuvers are used to determine fetal position and lie and are not directly related to auscultating the fetal heart rate.

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