A new mother, after changing her newborn's diaper, asks why the stool is almost black in color. The nurse responds by:
A) asking her if she took iron during her pregnancy
B) telling her that it is meconium and normal in newborns
C) testing the stool for occult blood
D) calling the health care provider to report this finding
B
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A home health nurse assesses a client with diabetes who has a new cast on the arm. The nurse notes the client's fingers are pale, cool, and slightly swollen. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Raise the arm above the level of the heart. b. Encourage range of motion. c. Apply heat to the affected hand. d. Bivalve the cast to decrease pressure.
A 40-year-old woman was diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomenon several years earlier and has sought care because of a progressive worsening of her symptoms
The patient also states that many of her skin surfaces are "stiff, like the skin is being stretched from all directions." The nurse should recognize the need for medical referral for the assessment of what health problem? A) Giant cell arteritis (GCA) B) Fibromyalgia (FM) C) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) D) Scleroderma
A regular diet consists of food that
A. does not contain cellulose. B. is very high in fat. C. is selected from all food groups. D. is easily digestible and does not cause gas.
Sharon has cirrhosis of the liver and develops ascites. What intervention is necessary to decrease the excessive accumulation of serous fluid in her peritoneal cavity?
A. Restrict fluids B. Encourage ambulation C. Increase sodium in the diet D. Give antacids as prescribed