The nurse instructs the mother that when the neonate's stool becomes loose and takes on a greenish-yellow color, this is normal __________ stool
ANS:
transition
The transitional stool has lost its dark green meconium color and gradually changes to a loose greenish-yellow stool with mucus.
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a. 16 b. 18 c. 20 d. 22
What is very important to note on a client's new stoma in the immediate postoperative period?
a. blood c. shape b. color d. size
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1. Ask her doctor if she has iron deficiency anemia; if so, begin treatment. 2. Be physically active every day. 3. Consume low-fat milk products. 4. Choose foods with little salt.
A college student who was nearly raped a month ago is referred to a nurse who is trained as a rape crisis counselor. The nurse schedules appointments for the client three times a week for 3 weeks
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