The breastfeeding mother complains to the nurse that her nipples are sore. The nurse assesses the nipples, and sees two reddened areas on the left and right side of each nipple. The nurse's best response would be:
A) "Not everyone is able to breastfeed. Please don't feel bad. The baby will do fine with formula." B) "You will reduce discomfort by holding the baby in different positions each time you nurse, to rotate the primary pressure points to different areas of the nipple." C) "You should stop breastfeeding until your nipples heal." D) "I will call the doctor and get an order for an antibiotic for you."
B
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a. A nursing diagnosis b. A nursing care plan c. Appropriate interventions d. Nursing orders
If the patient taking a diuretic has an erratic pulse and muscle weakness, the nurse should suspect a decrease in:
a. sodium. b. potassium. c. chloride. d. iron.
What recommendations should a nurse make to a visitor of a patient who has an internal radiation implant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid visitation if you are pregnant. b. Take off all metals, such as your watch and belt. c. Limit your visitation time. d. Wear a protective lead apron. e. Stay at least 6 feet away from bedside.
The nurse in charge of a clinical study welcomes the participants in an open forum. One patient is surprised that there are men and women from several ethnic groups
The nurse tells the group that in the past, ethnic variables were largely unknown or ignored for what reasons? 1. Clinical trials failed to include ethnically diverse subjects. 2. Clinical trials comprised mostly Caucasian males. 3. Little attention was focused on identifying the different effects drugs had on various ethnic groups. 4. Research proved there were no differences among ethnic groups. 5. The large majority of clinical trials included Caucasian females.