The postpartum client is concerned about mastitis because she experienced it with her last baby. Preventive measures the nurse can teach include which of the following?
1. Wearing a tight-fitting bra
2. Limiting breastfeedings
3. Frequent breastfeedings
4. Restricting fluid intake
3
Explanation: 3. Treatment of mastitis includes frequent and complete emptying of the breasts.
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During a health education session, a participant has asked about the hepatitis E virus. What prevention measure should the nurse recommend for preventing infection with this virus?
A) Following proper hand-washing techniques B) Avoiding chemicals that are toxic to the liver C) Wearing a condom during sexual contact D) Limiting alcohol intake
A female student, seen in the campus clinic, states that she uses feminine hygiene douches every day and after intercourse. The best response from the nurse would be:
1. "Douching has been used as an effective means of birth control for years." 2. "Commercially prepared douches will neutralize the female vaginal tract." 3. "Douching may be done when it is ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner." 4. "Douching protects the vaginal tract from microorganisms."
When working with clients and families under severe or chronic stress, the nurse should
a. avoid interaction with the individuals until the stress level is normalized b. provide communication via written form only c. speak in simple terms repeating information as needed d. obtain medications for these individuals to take to decrease their anxiety before any interaction with them
The nurse can anticipate that demonstration of a social smile and the ability to make cooing sounds may begin at what age?
a. the first week b. 3 weeks c. 4 to 6 weeks d. 3 months