The nurse auscultates a functional systolic murmur, grade ii/iv, on a woman in week 30 of her pregnancy. The remainder of her physical assessment is within normal limits. How should the nurse proceed?

A) Consider this finding abnormal, and refer her for additional consultation.
B) Ask the woman to run briefly in place and then assess for an increase in intensity of the murmur.
C) Know that this finding is normal and is a result of the increase in blood volume during pregnancy.
D) Ask the woman to restrict her activities and return to the clinic in 1 week for re-evaluation.

Which action should the nurse implement to help prevent thrombus formation in postsurgical patients?

A) Maintain complete bed rest.
B) Place tight clothing on the legs and waist.
C) Put pillows under the knees.
D) Position properly with use of antiembolic stockings.

American-style healthcare is expensive because it emphasizes:

A) Nonprofit models over business systems
B) Patient care over business acumen
C) Acute care over preventative models
D) All of the above

Different types of theories may be used by nurses seeking to study the basis of nursing practice.The theory about why phenomena occur is which of the following?

A) Prescriptive.
B) Descriptive.
C) Grand.
D) Middle-range.